JOIN OUR FAMILY
The Westin London City boasts an impressive riverside location and spectacular views over London’s historic River Thames. Overlooking Shakespeare’s Globe and the striking Tate Modern, our luxury spa hotel offers 225 guest rooms, suites and residences impeccably designed with the Westin Heavenly Bed, sleek bathrooms and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests are invited to indulge in an array of Westin services and amenities.
Our mission is “To be the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most, while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves.”
At The Westin London City, our employees are at the heart of bringing our wellness mission to life. We empower you to enhance the guest experience and reach your full potential in roles you undertake with pride by providing an enriching and supportive work culture.
Join our team at The Westin London City and be part of crafting distinctive guest experiences, just moments from some of London’s most iconic landmarks.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ASSISTANT HEAD OF FINANCE AT THE WESTIN LONDON CITY
What you'll be doing...
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you can expect your working day to include the following:
- Maintaining a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations, profitability and manage business risks.
- Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures.
- Advising the Head of Finance on existing and evolving operational/financial issues.
- Overseeing the acquisition and maintenance of property-based systems.
- Leveraging technology and effectively using information systems and tools to generate financial reports and providing managers with analytical support to drive decision making
- Overseeing internal and external audit processes and ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures
- Maximising cash flow performance of the hotel
- Ensuring that the P&L is accurate and statements are delivered in a timely manner
- Ensuring hotel permits, licesnces and vendor contracts are current
- Managing the day to day operation of the Finance team and being the first point of contact for any team issues that may arise
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...
To succeed in the role of Assistant Head of Finance, you will need the following qualities and skills:
- Timeliness and accuracy in recording and reporting.
- High degree in numerical literacy with attention to details.
- Good communication skills to able communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and co-workers on different levels.
- Financial management skills eg. ability to analyse P&L statements and implement operating budget controls
- Thorough understanding of accounting functions and hotel practices
- Minimum 1 year supervisory or management experience
- An accounting qualification is preferable but not essential
WHAT WE OFFER
You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...
- Flexible working (subject to role and probationary review)
- Staff accommodation rates across UK (Mariott & 4C Group Hotels)
- Life Assurance Cover
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Technology Scheme
- Health Cash Plan (HSF)
- Referral Bonus Scheme
- Workplace pension scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellbeing Support
- Eyecare vouchers
- Continuous Learning & Development opportunities
- Recognition Programme
- Opportunity to attend Social events.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
4C Group and The Westin London City are an equal opportunity employer.
About 4C Group
4C Group is a global organisation that manages and develops properties and hotels in key business districts and leisure hot spots across the UK, Middle East, Africa and Canada. The company was formed in 2010, building on the foundations of a family property business that stretches back to the 1990s. The group’s mission is to operate sustainably, delight guests and investors, whilst striving to deliver a positive environmental and social impact within local communities.