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About the Role

The Assistant Director, Finance & Business Support provides critical leadership and support to the Director of Finance and broader management team, ensuring effective financial stewardship and business operations. This role is instrumental in delivering financial insights, supporting strategic business decisions, and fostering a collaborative culture of business and financial acumen across all departments.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Director of Finance to provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to the General Manager, Executive Committee, and Department Heads to achieve optimal financial and operational performance.
Collaborate with department leaders to interpret financial performance, analyze variances, and develop actionable plans to enhance profitability and efficiency.
Support the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial performance metrics, forecasts, budgets, and variance reports, providing clear insights and recommendations for improvement.
Assist in the development and implementation of business strategies that align with financial objectives and support revenue growth, cost management, and operational excellence.
Participate in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, capital expenditure plans, and rolling forecasts in collaboration with the Director of Finance and department heads.
Promote the implementation of the GOP Theoretical Flow Through concept across departments to maximize profitability.
Ensure compliance with all financial policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements, safeguarding company and owner interests.
Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheet analysis, and owner reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
Manage cash flow and ensure appropriate approvals and documentation for financial transactions, rebates, and adjustments as per company policy.
Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely responses and the implementation of correctiv e action plans when needed.
Contribute to the development of financial knowledge among department leaders, fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility and accountability.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in financial management, recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Assist in maintaining and safeguarding critical financial documents, contracts, and agreements, ensuring adherence to the Hotel Management Agreement and compliance with all local regulations.
Ensure a good communication of the Finance information and maintain excellent relationship and partnership with all the different hotel stakeholders (Owners, Accor Europe Luxury Division, Banks etc.).

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of operational finance within a hotel or hospitality environment.
Proficiency in financial systems and tools such as Opera, SUN, ADP, Micros, and advanced Excel skills.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, P&L statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to build relationships across teams and stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.
Highly dependable, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
Able to balance competing priorities while maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.
Empathetic and approachable leadership style, with a focus on mentoring and developing team members.

Skills

Financial stewardship
Business operations
Financial insights
Strategic business decisions
Financial acumen
Financial leadership
Strategic guidance
Financial performance analysis
Variance analysis
Profitability enhancement
Efficiency improvement
Financial reporting
Forecasting
Budgeting
Business strategy development
Revenue growth
Cost management
Operational excellence
Capital expenditure planning
Cash flow management
Financial policy compliance
Contract management
Regulatory compliance
Audit support
Process improvement
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Relationship building
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Collaboration
Time management
Mentoring
Team development

Location

Austin

Work Type

Permanent
Full-Time

About the Company

Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Equal Opportunity

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.