Finance Manager

As Finance Manager, I fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, plus our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. By embracing the Six Senses vision and values, I will deliver an exceptional experience for guests and develop hosts to be the very best they can be.

I will fully embrace and safeguard the wellness philosophy, concepts, programs and brand initiatives. This includes participating in our Mission Wellness activities.

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. As Finance Manager, I will support all directives on environmental protection and preservation, re-usage and minimum wastage, purchasing and packaging such as the abolition of single-use plastic. I will support the Sustainability Guidelines as they relate to my department and set goals to improve my performance.

I will deliver Out of the Ordinary experiences that inspire the spirit of hospitality by delighting others and creating stories. I will deliver experiences that harmonize with our brand values and create an appetite towards innovation and raise the bar. I will combine quirky elements of surprise and original experiences and take any regular moment and craft it into a beautiful memory.

In this role, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Finance department to provide exceptional products and services within Six Senses brand operating standards and budget.

I will work strategically with the Regional Director of Finance to develop cohesive and productive goals for my department and establish procedures/guidelines to achieve them. I will support an overall consistency of the Company’s vision, quality/standards and develop concepts consistent with brand identity.

My scope of work includes (but is not limited to):

1. Maintain effective management of the property’s credit practices.
2. Provide a flow of financial information and reporting to all divisions and departments to the Regional Director of Finance or Hotel Manager.
3. Oversee all financial management aspects, including budgeting (Operational and Capital Expenditure), forecasting, and financial planning.
4. Monitor actual financial performance to budget.
5. Oversee financial transactions, including approval of purchase requisitions and orders, payments, petty cash, payroll, audit and other financial requests.
6. Ensure internal controls are in place to provide compliance with financial legislation and taxation requirements.
7. Coordinate the preparation of all required tax filings with third-party service provider and ensure accurate and timely submission.
8. Provide guidance and training to all team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in finance-related matters.
9. Minimize payroll costs by maximizing productivity and efficient scheduling of hosts.
10. Prepare and submit legally required and confidential documentation related to the operation.
11. Complete accurately all corporate reporting requirements for the role.

To execute the position of Finance Manager, I have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels with proven results. I possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or similar qualifications. I have more than three years’ experience in a hotel accounting role.

Technical skills include Advanced MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. I am also familiar with various hotel systems including POS, PMS and CRM platforms. I have an excellent command of written and spoken English with ideally some knowledge of French and customs.

I will maintain a thorough understanding of Six Senses in terms of guidelines, rules and regulations, brand and operating standards, facilities and services.