Company Description

MAMA?

Founded in 2008 by Serge Trigano and his sons Jérémie and Benjamin, co-founders of Club Med, Mama Shelter creates unique living spaces designed to make everyone feel at home. Each location reflects the local culture, offering a blend of influences, sensations, and emotions. We provide our guests with a joyful atmosphere and exceptional service at an affordable price. More than just rooms and restaurants, Mama Shelter is a vibrant urban refuge that combines aesthetic appeal with a welcoming environment.

Our mission is to bring little moments of happiness to people, and we offer great career paths through internal development and international mobility, regardless of diplomas or years of experience. Mama Shelter is part of Ennismore, a creative hotel group with a diverse portfolio, in joint venture with Accor since 2021.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: Mama is an inclusive company aiming to recruit and promote diverse talent. Our advertisements are gender-neutral.

Job Description

Would you like to join us and contribute to the opening of Mama Shelter Amsterdam next year? Fluency in Dutch and English is required; please submit your CV in English.

THE MISSION?

Welcome to Mama Shelter, where numbers are as essential as the vibes! As our Director of Finance, you will orchestrate all financial matters behind the scenes.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight: Ensure strong financial management within a robust control environment, oversee accurate accounting records, statutory accounts, and financial reporting for the hotel, and manage balance sheets, P&L, cash management, and capital.
• Business Partnering: Manage the finance relationship with Operations, Head Office, and the Owner, supporting the General Manager in strategic planning and value creation.
• Reporting & Analysis: Deliver clear and accurate reporting, including KPIs and benchmarking.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the hotel’s budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing Finance Team.

Qualifications:

MADE FOR YOU? ONLY IF…

• You have a solid background in finance within the hospitality industry.
• You can manage priorities and multiple projects effortlessly, staying organized and efficient.
• You are a people person, capable of collaborating across departments while maintaining smooth operations.
• You respect confidentiality – what happens at Mama, stays at Mama!
• You pay attention to detail, catching every error and decimal point.
• You are proficient in Excel, mastering all formulas for reporting and calculations.

YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS:

• You have experience with hotel openings and understand the financial dynamics of launching a new property.
• You are familiar with Opera and Sun Systems software.
• You balance fun with meticulousness – it’s all about harmony!

Additional Information:

Next, we're sure you know the tune:

• First melody: “At Mama, no AI! We review your application in person and take the time to understand your background.
• First verse: We organize an initial telephone interview with our People & Culture Team to see if your application fits our rhythm.
• Chorus: Once you've passed the phone interview, we'll arrange a remote meeting or an in-person meeting at Mama to meet the team!
• Last verse: Naturally, you'll receive a response from us within two to three weeks, whether it's a ✔️ or a ✖️.