Financial Controller

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

We need an exceptional and passionate Financial Controller to join our Generator team. If you are an inspiring leader and communicator, a people person through and through and have a genuine desire to be part of something big then your journey should start here. Help us to create an unforgettable experience. Be a part of Europe’s fastest moving, ground-breaking, lifestyle & hospitality brand. Join Generator, be yourself.

WHO ARE WE

Generator is on a journey. Appropriate, given that we're an accommodation brand. The journey began in London, swung through a heap of European capitals on its way to dominating the world. No biggie. Fast Company named us one of the top 50 most innovative global companies. We, of course, agree. And now this top 50 most innovative global company (did we mention that?) wants a pretty awesome Financial Controller for Generator London.
Our spaces are safe and seriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities we love. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some of the finite time the universe has given you - that's what Generator offers. Holds true for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always the backdrop, every Generator in every destination reflects the unique beat of that city's heart.

BEING YOURSELF is the key to bringing the Generator story and brand to life.

ABOUT GENERATOR AMSTERDAM

Winner of the Hospitality Design Best Economy Hotel Award. Ride your bicycle along café-lined waterways, visit the most creative shops around De Pijp or just kick back by the canal and try a few cold Dutch beers. It’s pretty hard to get stressed in Amsterdam, but having a good time is easy.

Generator Amsterdam is located in the up-and-coming eastern side of the city overlooking Oosterpark. This former zoological university building can accommodate 564 guests in 168 twin and quadruple rooms with incredible views on the surrounding and en-suite bathrooms. There is also one luxury apartment for six people with views of the park and a self-catered kitchen. It has flexible and spacious social areas, filled with creative design touches like glass-fronted elevators, a raised café and an outdoor terrace. We’ve turned the former lecture hall into an impressive chill-out lounge and bar, while the old library is now a relaxation and private events room. The basement and café are now dining destinations and the original boiler room has become a secret late-night bar.

NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB

- Prepare and review monthly management accounts and property reports
- Oversee all financial accounts, prepare financial statements and liaise with external auditors to ensure annual audits are carried out
- Take responsibility for property cash flow, preparing weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts
- Prepare and supervise banking operations, oversee loans and other financial instruments
- Manage the preparation of annual budgets with the GM & Produce quarterly forecasts
- Supervise the day to day operations e.g. credit control, payroll, flash reports
- Prepare benchmarking analysis on key financial revenues/expenditure
- Manage and supervise the Accounts Payable function and purchase procedures
- Work as a business partner with the management team and GM
- Communicate effectively and appropriately in all directions so that all teams understand their financial responsibilities and are motivated to achieve them
- Support the Group CFO and Head of Operational Finance on finance projects as required

Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description.

WHAT’S IN YOUR DNA

- Have a high level of business acumen & impeccable honesty
- Be an excellent communicator and motivator
- Be highly commercial and always keep us legal
- Be creative, innovative and a digitally smart
- You must be eligible to work in the EU to be considered for this role

YOUR ROCK STAR EXPERIENCE

- Have qualifications or extensive experience in Accountancy/Finance
- Highly experienced in analysis and requirement gathering, ideally having operated in an organisation through business change and transformation
- Established, with a proven track record of introducing cost saving financial initiatives, new systems and processes
OUR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

- Birthday holiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation
- Employee Bounty Program providing opportunities to earn up to £1,000 for new hire referrals with no cap on number of referrals made
- Company contribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees
- Ideas Award - Quarterly award to double pay for 1 month to employee with most valuable suggestion/feedback
- Employer funded life assurance at two times base salary to cover death in service lump sum payments
- Employer funded income protection to cover 50% of base salary to cover prolonged absence from work due to incapacity
- 2 free nights’ accommodation across any hostels (subject to availability)
- Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members (we operate in 15 locations across Europe & US so your next holiday is sorted)
- Social events and celebrations calendar
- Various employee recognition schemes
- Online learning tools

SO YOU THINK THIS MIGHT BE YOU?

That's cool. Send us your application in English. If you’ve got questions call us, or check www.staygenerator.com or our social media pages:

www.facebook.com/stayGENERATOR/
www.twitter.com/AskGenerator
www.instagram.com/staygenerator/
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGeneratorHostels
https://www.linkedin.com/company/generator-hostels

Here you may well find the answers to life, the universe and everything, including why there are no penguins at the North Pole. We look forward to hearing from you.

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