JOB TITLE

Finance Manager, OKU Ibiza

LOCATION

Sant Antoni, Ibiza, Spain

At OKU, we are committed to sourcing the best of local and international talent to cultivate our reputation for excellence, and we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to oversee and optimise all aspects of finance at our market-leading hotel in Ibiza.

In this position, you will play a crucial role in the overall financial management of the hotel. This is an exciting opportunity to join the popular and growing hotel & lifestyle brand at a pivotal phase in its growth. You will be responsible for developing the systems, tools and maintaining strong relationships with the OKU Ibiza team, ensuring project success, and our brand standards across the hotel’s finance.

Working from OKU’s beautiful five-star location in Ibiza, this hands on-role invites the candidate to become part of an award-winning brand. Our vibrant and diverse team is committed to success, and upholds a fun collaborative environment. We encourage initiative, leadership and excellence by fostering talent and offering substantial growth opportunities within the company.

ABOUT OKU

‘OKU’ is derived from the Japanese spiritual and architectural concept meaning ‘inner space’. OKU Hotels is a boutique collection of soulfully-curated, laidback luxury hotels, created for the modern traveller. Meticulously designed sanctuaries are conceived with barefoot luxury, local connections and slow living at heart.

OKU Ibiza is one of the first in OKU’s collection, recently awarded the best hotel in the Balearic Islands by Conde Nast Traveller in 2022, and the 5th best hotel in Spain. The hotel provides guests with first-class, authentic service in a design-led environment, with a focus on gastronomy, wellness and enriching experiences.

The company is headquartered in London, with current properties operating in Ibiza and Kos, and a confirmed pipeline of hotels set to open in Spain, the Maldives and Turkey. OKU is targeting to own and/or operate a collection of over ten exquisite properties in new and captivating destinations worldwide, over the next five years.

Recent industry recognition received by OKU Hotels:

* Conde Nast Traveller The Best New Hotels in the World: Readers’ Choice Awards 2022: OKU Ibiza voted as #5 hotel in Spain and #1 in Balearics
* AHEAD AWARDS, by SLEEPER 2022: Winner: Shortlisted: Best New Restaurant – OKU Restaurant
* HOSPITALITY DESIGN AWARDS 2021: Winner: Best New Brand Launch – OKU Hotels
* AHEAD AWARDS, by SLEEPER 2021: Winner: Best Hotel Renovation & Restoration – OKU Ibiza
* TTG TRAVEL INDUSTRY AWARDS 2021: Shortlisted: Hotel & Resort Operator of the Year – OKU HotelsIBIZA


RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

* Manage and administer all the hotel's accounting processes and supervise the financial operations of the different outlets/departments
* Manage and supervise the day-to-day tasks of the team in charge to guarantee their correct development
* Maintain correct and professional communication with the team and other hotel departments
* Make certain entry records for accounting closing, invoice control, tax preparation and presentation
* Analytical accounting by departments. Knowledge and use of the accounting system
* Knowledge of hotel systems: PMS, POS, and purchasing
* Preparation of all types of economic-financial reports to support management decision-making
* Carrying out monthly reporting, seeing its coherence with accounting and management reports
* Annual budget management, review and monitoring through Forecasting and internal reporting
* Definition of indicators (KPI) for monitoring activity and control of their application
* Manage internal and external audits according to company policy
* Employee management & team leading Our employees are our greatest asset at OKU – so we require the candidate to lead the Finance team by example and build an effective team

* You will have working knowledge of various software programmess and you have to be experienced in accounting ERPs
* Experience in ICG software will be a plus
* Advanced use of Excel. Creation of squares through the use of formulas and pivot tables
* Your competencies include critical thinking, attention to detail and analytical skills
* You must have a minimum of five years' experience in the finance department in the hotel industry, preferably in 5-star hotels. Knowledge of the PGC and Spanish taxes is a must
* Degree in Business Administration and/or Business Administration
* Fluent in Spanish and English, further languages desirable
* Elegible to work in EU
* Passionate about hospitality and an enthusiastic demeanor, with a desire