Finance Assistant - Business Partnering

Job Description

edyn is a dynamic and expanding lifestyle accommodation company, operating Cove, Locke, and SACO brands, covering the corporate and leisure markets for accommodation needs across the UK and Europe. New ways of travelling and living have supported the growth of the business within the hotel sector and, with private equity ownership, the company has rapidly expanded into key European gateway cities. The group (comprising 59 entities across 10 jurisdictions) is undertaking significant change to its organisational structure and a renewed focus on ways of working to drive long-term growth and efficiency.

OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Finance Assistant to support the financial success of multi-site hotel operations. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy of financial records and the delivery of timely and insightful financial reporting. The role will work closely with the General Manager and department heads to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance.

Responsibilities

Support property cost management for specific cost lines through master schedules and at month end review of spend versus forecast and preparation of appropriate accruals

Review transaction listings and propose potential CAPEX and prepayments

Own the production and improvement of monthly financial reporting to operations including management PandLs, financial KPIs, capex and refurb tracking, etc.

Support annual business planning and monthly re-forecasting process in relation to property operations, working closely with and influencing operations to provide forward-looking insight and analysis

Provide ad hoc analysis and support for key change programs or contract negotiations to enable an optimised business outcome through decision modelling

Provide support and investigation of relevant balances to enable reconciliation processes

Thematic review of month end query log to identify inefficiencies in financial processes and recommend improvements to business stakeholders

Ensure pre-opening budgets tracked and controlled and supporting financial aspects of operational contract sourcing

In This Role You Will Need The FollowingKnowledge / Skills

Experience of completing day-to-day finance procedures and tasks

Be data-led in problem solving

Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability

Autonomous and adaptable, ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines

Excellent attention to detail and an organised logical approach is essential

Excellent written and verbal communication

Experience / Qualifications

Experience supporting a finance team in a corporate setting

Finance degree and/or part qualification

MS Office literate, with advanced Excel skills

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Banking, Insurance, and Investment Banking

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