Cluster Business Controller (m/w/d)

Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with ten distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,160 hotels in operation and under development in 95 countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.

People are at the core of our business success and future. Our people are true Moment Makers and together we bring the culture, spirit, environment and opportunities that empower you to be your best, every day, everywhere, every time. Together, we make Every Moment Matter.

We are looking for a Cluster Business Controller (m/w/d), responsible for a set of hotels in the DACH region

• based in either Frankfurt, Leipzig, Graz, Vienna or Zurich

In this position you will report into the Regional Financial Controller DACH and you will act as an integral member of the Management Teams who participates in the strategic and profitable development of the Hotels activities.

Primary objective of the position

• The function should be supportive, proactive, analytical, entrepreneurial, and able to manage multiple entities (3-5 hotels).
• The job incumbent acts as an ambassador for the brand, reflecting the company culture and values. All work is carried out in accordance with company corporate policies, procedures and service concepts according to local requirements and regulations.
• The Cluster Business Controller provides the necessary financial expertise to the Hotels and its representatives, to Area Support Office Leadership Team where required in order to assist various decision-making processes.
• Responsible for the coordination and completion of the reporting activities of the Hotels; analysis and interpretation of statistical and financial information to appraise profitability, capital expenditure and performance against comparable periods.
• Provides an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity, identifying opportunities aligned to the Hotel’s strategies for improving management controls, designed to add value, improve the organization’s operations and achieve objectives.

Tasks, duties and responsibilities

• Directs and controls the monthly closing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities of the Hotels, ensuring the production of complete, accurate and timely information, not being limited to solely financial information.
• Completes the review of monthly operating results, assisting and distributing the consolidated Hotels results to Hotel Management/ Owners and assisting in their interpretation and in developing appropriate ongoing actions and business responses.
• To be sufficiently knowledgeable to be able ensure the integrity of the local financial information and that this is aligned with local legislation and reporting standards where appropriate.
• Communicates, implements and maintains RHG’s policies and procedures, RHG’s reporting and RHG’s endorsed systems which guarantees the integrity and accurate presentation of financial results and operational KPIs. This will include ensuring that finance-related processes are appropriately documented.
• This will include ensuring all contractual obligations are being adhered to both towards Operator and Owners, identifying deviations and escalating such issues to the ASO.
• Coordinates and supports the activities of the General Managers and Department Heads, through effective regular communication and meetings as required.
• Ensures that operations are in accordance with management and leased contracts, deviations and changes adequately reported on.
• Ensures that there are processes in place to adequately review the integrity of the financial records and processes at a hotel level at all assigned hotels. This includes a monthly review and reconciliation of the Hotel’s books and records and where appropriate have communications and meetings with the external (Accounting) service providers and Retained Finance organization.
• Prepares and updates monthly CAP Utilization (Actual & Forecast) and Intercompany Transactions (Forecast only) for assigned hotels.

Competencies & skills requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience as Finance Controller ideally in the hotel industry.
• Completed studies in the field of finance, controlling.
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Outstanding analytical skills.

What we offer

We aim to be as good a place to work as we are to stay. That is why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes:

• 3+2 Office/Home Office Policy.
• 10% Bonus is achievable (based on your own & company performance).
• Employee rates for you and friends & family in all Radisson and prizeotel hotels.
• 30% discount on all food and beverages at all Radisson hotels.
• An extra day off around your birthday as a gift.
• 550 EUR Refer-a-Friend bonus for every hire through your referral.
• Access to more than 20,000 online trainings in the in-house Radisson Academy.
• A bonus payment and a Yes I Can! pin for every fifth year of service.
• Employee benefits portal with further discounts and lucrative regional special conditions.
• Forbes magazine - 3rd place in the ranking of "Best Employers 2023 in the Travel and Leisure category".
• Regular cool team events (e.g. JP Morgan run, Oktoberfest, Christmas party).

And are you already convinced?

Become part of the world of Moment Makers, we are looking forward to getting to know you!