Director of Finance & Business
Support
We
are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Director of Finance &
Business Support to oversee all financial operations of our hotel. In
this strategic leadership role, you will safeguard the hotel's financial assets,
drive profitability, ensure compliance, and provide key financial guidance
to the Executive Team. You will serve as the primary contact for owners (in
collaboration with the GM), auditors, regulatory agencies, and senior
stakeholders on all financial matters.
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What you'll
doAs
Director of Finance & Business Support, you will be responsible for leading
the hotel's finance function and providing strategic financial direction
to support business growth and operational excellence.
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lang="EN-GB">Financial Leadership
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lang="EN-GB">Develop and manage the annual operating budget, providing analysis
and recommendations to maximise profitability.
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trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to
the teams.
lang="EN-GB">Review pricing strategies with the DOSM and participate
in commercial and sales strategy discussions.
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capital, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control,
and collections.
lang="EN-GB">Evaluate capital investment opportunities and analyse return
on investment for major projects.
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are reconciled accurately and on time.
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lang="EN-GB">Governance &
Compliance
Maintain robust financial
controls, accounting standards, and compliance
procedures.
lang="EN-GB">Ensure all accounting practices comply with company policies, legal
requirements, and industry regulations.
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authorities, owners, and external stakeholders. -
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agreements, and service contracts.
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People
LeadershipLead, develop, and inspire
the finance team through coaching, performance management, and succession
planning.
lang="EN-GB">Create a high-performing and collaborative work
environment.
lang="EN-GB">Ensure team members have the knowledge, training, and tools
required to excel in their roles.
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departments to support operational and commercial
objectives.
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Support
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lang="EN-GB">What we're looking for
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lang="EN-GB">Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting,
Finance, or a related field.
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style="color: black;">4–8 years of experience in hotel
finance, accounting, or auditing, including leadership experience in
an Assistant Controller, Financial Controller, or similar
role.Strong
understanding of hospitality finance, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, asset
management, taxation, and financial reporting.
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data and translate insights into business results.
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management skills.
lang="EN-GB">Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
Preferably knowledge of the Dutch language.
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Why join us?
-
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an opportunity to become a key member of the hotel’s Executive Committee
influencing strategic decisions and shaping the financial future of
the business.
style="color: black;">We offer a competitive salary
and benefits package and the chance to work in a dynamic hospitality environment
where excellence, collaboration, and innovation are valued every
day.
lang="EN-GB">In this position you will take part in performance-based incentive
(i.e. GOP & individual
KPI’s) program.
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distance of more than 5 km
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discount on the worldwide 7000+ hotels of InterContinental Hotel
Group
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partner hotels in Amsterdam with the F&B Discount
Card
style="color: black;">Personalized support that matches your
ambitions so that you can make a great start, be involved,
and grow.
Join us at the Amstel
Hotel and be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional service
and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. The Amstel
Hotel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and
are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees.
We exclusively consider responses
from candidates who possess eligibility to work within the Netherlands
/ EU.
