Director of Finance - The Hoxton Oslo

About the role

The Hoxton is preparing to open its first Scandinavian hotel in Oslo, a 144-bedroom property with three restaurant and bar concepts and a signature meetings and events space. The group is looking for an experienced Director of Finance to run the hotel's finance function, which operates on a self-accounting basis and includes statutory accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure strong financial management within a robust control environment and maintain accurate accounting records
• Provide financial reports for the hotel and manage the finance relationship with operations, the hotel and head office, as well as the owner relationship
• Lead balance sheet, P&L, cash management and capital matters, and deliver management reporting with KPIs and a balanced scorecard
• Lead planning and forecasting so that financial plans match strategic objectives, and manage the budgeting process
• Support the General Manager and lead the finance team in strategic planning, and build a high-performing finance team with succession planning and training

Required profile

• 5+ years of hotel finance experience, ideally already in a Finance Manager or Director of Finance role
• Knowledge of Norwegian financial requirements and compliance
• Qualified accountant is an advantage
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork and a flexible, proactive attitude

Required skills

• Understanding of compliance requirements and best-practice hotel operations
• Knowledge of finance function set-up and standard systems

What we offer

• Food during shifts, a free night and a meal for two on starting day
• Ongoing training and development
• Volunteering time with partner charities and a diversity and inclusion calendar
• Team events and discounts across The Hoxton and the Ennismore family