Assistant Financial Controller

ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER – BERLIN PRENZLAUER BERG

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to take the next step towards their career progression and join our Finance team to cover Generator Berlin Prenzlauer Berg, Generator Berlin Mitte & Generator Hamburg. You will support the Financial Controller in ensuring that all accounting processes and procedures are completed efficiently and accurately. The role will be key to financial and operating reporting and an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to add significant value to the business.

WHO ARE WE

Generator is on a journey. Appropriate, given that we\'re a leading global lifestyle accommodation brand. The journey began in London, swung through a heap of European capitals on its way to dominating the world. Generator burst onto the scene in the Americas with the launch of Generator Miami and Washington DC and most recently took aim at the country\'s biggest markets (NYC, LA, Miami and Chicago) with the acquisition of Freehand Hotels.

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 Assistant Financial Controller for Generator Berlin Prenzlauer Berg.

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 BERLIN PRENZLAUER BERG

Located in East Berlin\'s most laid-back neighbourhood, Generator Prenzlauer Berg offers a clean and safe space situated moments away from the Landsberger Allee S-Bahn and Tram station.

This Generator is rich in history as it sits in a former Communist office block - now home to a chilled beer garden, open public spaces and large entertainment areas, it is ideal for groups and school travellers. Check out the nearby Olympic swimming pool and Velodrom concert hall. Then take a quick tram ride to some of the city\'s big hitters, like Alexanderplatz, the TV Tower and the Stasi Museum. Generator Prenzlauer Berg is the perfect launchpad for exploring the city.

NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB

• Support the Financial Controller in the preparation and review of monthly management accounts and property reports
• Assist with the day to day operations e.g. credit control, revenue reports
• Take responsibility for the Accounts receivable function and purchase procedures
• Be responsible for the management of electronic employee files along with other HR admin duties
• Run payroll on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate recording of staff hours, holiday leave, sick leave and any other allowances
• Support the preparation of monthly forecasts with the GM
• Support the preparation of benchmarking analysis on key financial revenues/expenditure
• Manage and supervise the Accounts Payable function
• Support the Financial Controller 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 an appropriate level of expertise ideally within the Hospitality industry
• 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
• You speak fluently German
• You agree that this is a 100% on-site position and that no home office option is offered

OUR GLOBAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Birthday holiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation
• Fertility Treatment Support Leave - up to three days\' paid leave in any one year for an employee to undergo fertility treatment
• Employee Bounty Program providing opportunities to earn a compensation for new hire referrals with no cap on number of referrals made
• Company contribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees - look good, feel good, work good
• Ideas Award - Quarterly award to double gross basic salary for 1 month to employee with most valuable suggestion/feedback
• 2 free nights\' accommodation across any of our Generator x Freehand properties globally
• Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members (we operate in several locations across Europe & US so your next holiday is sorted)
• International career opportunities so you can travel the world while working with us (win-win!)
• Social events, celebrations calendar & various employee recognition schemes - we never ever need an excuse to let our hair down!
• Online learning tools to help you develop, learn and grow

SO YOU THINK THIS MIGHT BE YOU?

That\'s cool. Send us your application in English. If you\'ve got questions, get in touch!

Also, check out jobs.staygenerator.com or our social media pages. 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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