Join us as Hotel Finance Business PartnerCrowne Plaza London The City are looking for Hotel Finance Business Partner to join our Hotel. Crowne Plaza London The City places you in the heart of London, walking distance from St. Paul's Cathedral and London Stock Exchange. This 4-star hotel is close to Museum of London and London Bridge and has 204 air-conditioned roomsWe are looking for a Hotel Finance Business Partner to lead of hotel finance team Reporting to the Finance Business Partner for UK&I, and working in conjunction with the General Manager, the Hotel Finance Business Partner has responsibility for the financial management of the property and for delivering on the Hotels financial strategy.The Role:Hotel Finance Business Partner uses financial analysis, data trends and market information to anticipate needs, identifies operating/financial issues, and recommends actions to maximize financial return.Creates the annual operating budget for the property and provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify revenue opportunities, cost saving and productivity opportunities for department heads.Assist ongoing decision making of senior management by assessing risks and opportunities to improve key financial and winnings metrics targets.Prepare monthly position of actual results against budget, forecast and last year, analyzing results and recommend to Executive Committee measures required to meet budget. Hold at least monthly meetings with General Manager and Department Heads to discuss results and forecast, either in group forum or individual meetings.Analyses ROI for capital projects prior to committing funds and, upon completion, determines if anticipated results were achieved.Implements Payroll productivity controls working with Quinyx systemEnsure Finance Team maintain ongoing relationships with BSC team to achieve daily & monthly accounting timelines as detailed in Accounting SOP's to ensure timely production of accounts.Working in liaison with BSC ensures sound controls and accounting standards are in place as per company Policy & Procedures.Assists external and Statutory Auditors as requested.Ensures analysis of departmental staff's training needs is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs.Requirements:Degree in Business / Finance, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred.3 years in preferably a hotel accounting or audit with at least 1 years in a Hotel FC role in a small hotel or Assistant in a large property.Preferably having had direct relationships with a Head Office / Area / Offshore Accounting function.Demonstrated knowledge of finance, budgeting, and accounting processes and regulations.Demonstrated experience in leading and developing people.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written to address all levels within the organization and ability to gain consensus.Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft, Opera/Micros; Procure Wizard; ADP or similar financial software for the purpose of financial reporting, analysis and presentation.Demonstrated ability to scope a project and develop a plan of action, ability to influence others, present convincing arguments and deal with conflicting viewpoints.Ability to challenge the status quo, and have courage to 'do the right thing'Benefits of Working as Hotel Finance Business PartnerSalary Range £55,000-£65,000, Plus Bonus and Great IHG Perks28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days.Discounted international/worldwide room rates for yourself, family and friendsAccess to our Voluntary Benefits portal (HAPI Benefits), which includes discounts on some travel, leisure time activities, health, retail and motoringLong service awards which increase with length of serviceExcellent employee recognition programmesVast range of learning and development programmesOpportunities for promotion and transfer across the groupMeals whilst on dutyDry Cleaning of Work WareMost importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself. If you're looking to work for a company that can offer you flexibility and a great work life balance, IHG is the company for youIf you feel you are the right candidate for the role as our Hotel Finance Business Partner, then please click 'apply' nowWe'd love to hear from youYou must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.