As Director of Finance, I fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, plus our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. By embracing the Six Senses vision and values, I will deliver an exceptional experience for guests and develop hosts to be the very best they can be.

I will fully embrace, implement and safeguard the Six Senses Sustainability and Wellness overall philosophy, concepts and program and will make sure that all these initiatives are fully embraced within the Finance department.

In this role, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Finance department within Six Senses financial operating standards. I will establish and maintain effective management of the resort’s accounting practices and provide a flow of financial information and reporting to all divisions and departments, home office and the owners.

Preparation of the annual budget and capital expenditure plan and monitoring of actual financial performance to budget are key responsibilities of my role. In conjunction with the General Manager and other executives, I am a key participant in setting the strategic direction for the property.

On a daily basis, I oversee the financial transactions, including approval of purchase requisitions and orders, payments, petty cash, payroll, audit and other financial requests. I also ensure internal controls are in place to provide compliance with financial, legislation and taxation requirements and that our financial, payroll and information systems are effective. I will respond immediately to audit issues and oversee required action to address deficiencies.

By keeping abreast of industry trends and practices and updating knowledge and skills, I will continually improve the financial function in line with Six Senses practices.

Interaction and communications between departments under my control and other departments within the resort are clear and effectively maintained to support the smooth running of the resort. I will perform any additional duties given to me by the General Manager.

To execute the position of Director of Finance, I have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels with proven results. I possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or similar qualifications and professional accounting body certification. I have more than five years’ experience in a hotel accounting role.

I am a personally involved, visible and proactive leader with excellent organizational skills, capable of providing focused direction and continuing to establish the property’s prominent position within the market. I possess a well-developed capability for strategic decision-making and a track record of proven results in the areas of customer satisfaction, operational excellence, host satisfaction, revenue and profit.

I am a responsive, engaged and interactive leader, capable of building strong positive relationships with hosts that results in a shared vision of success for the operation, demonstrated ability to leverage shared resources, undertake training as needed and to manage through influence.

My financial acumen positions me as a business savvy leader with demonstrated financial understanding and interpretation of reports plus cost and inventory control.

I hold a valid work permit to work in Switzerland.