Senior Finance Manager - Six Senses Rome

As Senior Finance Manager, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. Sustainability, Wellness, and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and their strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices, and initiatives are implemented, embraced, and adopted within the hotel.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Senior Finance Manager, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation and day-to-day management of the Finance Department at Six Senses Rome, ensuring compliance with Six Senses financial operating standards, policies and procedures. Reporting directly to the Cluster Director of Finance, I will work closely with the Cluster General Manager, the Cluster Finance Director and the Executive Committee to support the hotel's strategic direction, financial performance and long-term business objectives. The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Establish and maintain effective management of the hotel's accounting practices, ensuring accurate and timely financial information and reporting to all divisions and departments, the Cluster Director of Finance, Home Office and ownership.
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual operating budget, capital expenditure plan and financial forecasts, monitoring actual financial performance against budget and identifying variances and corrective actions.
• Oversee the hotel's financial transactions, including purchase requisitions and orders, accounts payable and receivable, payments, petty cash, payroll, banking, audits and other financial activities, in accordance with established approval procedures.
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place to guarantee compliance with financial, legislative and taxation requirements, and that financial, payroll and information systems are effective and properly maintained.
• Respond promptly to audit findings and oversee the implementation of corrective actions to address any identified deficiencies.
• Work closely with the Cluster Director of Finance to ensure consistent financial practices, reporting standards and procedures across the cluster, continually improving the hotel's financial function in line with Six Senses standards.
• Support and supervise the Purchasing function, ensuring procurement practices meet the requirements of the Six Senses Sustainability and Eat With Six Senses platforms and guidelines.
• Oversee vendor and supplier vetting, stocktakes and storage assessments at the required intervals, ensuring all stock is properly accounted for, stored and managed in accordance with Six Senses standards.
• Monitor and deliver established financial targets related to revenue generation, profitability, cash flow, cost control and return on invested capital (ROIC).
• Provide financial guidance and support to the General Manager and Executive Committee, contributing to business decisions, financial planning and the achievement of hotel objectives.
• Work closely with Department Heads to monitor departmental performance, control operating expenses and identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency without compromising service standards or the Host and guest experience.
• Lead, coach and develop the Finance team, ensuring clear responsibilities, effective performance management and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the property operates in accordance with all applicable legal, statutory and financial requirements, ensuring documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, Host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.
• Collaborate with the Cluster Director of Finance on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment between property-level operations and cluster-wide financial objectives.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Senior Finance Manager, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills, and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent, with 4–8 years of experience in hotel accounting, finance or auditing, including at least one year in an Assistant Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls and cost management within the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, taxation and statutory reporting requirements, preferably within the Italian hospitality market.
• Fluent in English; Italian is highly preferred. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and hotel financial management systems.
• Must possess the legal right to work in Italy and hold any necessary work permits or authorisations, where applicable.
• Must comply with all legally required professional qualifications, certifications and training applicable to the position.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities of a Senior Finance Manager at Six Senses Rome. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Rome is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.