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Finance Manager - Operations (ALH Hotels)


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Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-07-20


Job Type : Full Time


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Finance Manager - Operations (ALH Hotels)Add expected salary to your profile for insightsLets create a more sociable future togetherAt Endeavour, were totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphys, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; its what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!Company DescriptionLets create a more sociable future togetherAt Endeavour, were totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphys, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; its what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!Job DescriptionALH Hotels offers a diverse hospitality experience including electronic gaming, sports bars, bistros, restaurants, cafes, accommodation, nightclubs, live sports and racing. Our facilities are located in capital cities and urban and regional centres across Australia. We employ over 15,000 people across Australia at more than 350 licensed venues.We have a Finance Manager vacancy in the Hotels Finance team, providing commercial support and advice to the ALH Operations teams.The Hotels Finance team is responsible for the finance and strategic leadership for a highly competitive +350 Hotels business. To be successful, the Hotels Finance team focuses on partnering with the business to drive optimal business performance whilst maintaining an objective viewpoint and strong financial control framework.We are looking for a strong commercial leader to partner the Head of Business Excellence, as well as support the Head of Finance in partnering the GM Operations, and the FBPs in partnering the State Managers, with a focus on Hotels Operations. The role will support the execution of strategy and delivery of venue sales, labour, EBITDAR, and non-financial targets (VOG, Safety, etc). This will require expert business partnering skills, strong modelling and the ability present in a clear and concise manner to influence improved business performance.Sounds good? Read on.Here is a taster of what you can expect in this roleOwn and manage the weekly and monthly performance reporting insights, including clear communication of the key drivers of performance.Provided assessment of risks and opportunities against financial targets and provide recommendations for mitigating actions.Play the role of commercial advisor. Lead the Finance team in detailed analysis and recommendations on sales (pricing strategy, promotional activities, etc) and cost control (labour, site costs, etc) to drive improved key metricsDevelop initiatives to improve visibility and accountability of sales / labour. Understand the Hotels business drivers and impacts to key events and initiatives performanceOwnership of the venue level incentive program including scorecard reporting & bonus calculation working closely with Operations leadership & the People TeamWorking closely with the Group Optimisation team to identify optimisation initiatives, track delivery and ensure embedment into the operations teamContinuous improvement mindset. Strengthen, rationalise and streamline current reportingSupport the Head of Finance with any ad-hoc information and decision support, for any commercial and strategic initiatives in the Hotels business.Lead the preparation and submission of the annual budget and forecast (when required), including ensuring they are understood and owned. Ensure alignment to strategy.Monitoring performance against plan, establishing early warning signals to ensure that plans are met or that corrective actions are taken. Avoid surprises through proactive oversight and communication.With 3 direct reports, as a Finance Leader you''llstrengthen ways of working with Operations / Commercial / FPA and driving team culture.Improve team ways of working by introducing innovative analysis, systems efficiencies, improving processes and providing constructive challenges to all areas.Proactive approach and a willingness to work across all areas of the business.Communication across multiple groups within finance and the wider business.Work across Finance to implement best practices and improved ways of working, systems and processes.QualificationsNow lets talk about youCA / CPA QualificationA minimum of 7 years of relevant experienceDesirable - Hospitality/Hotels sector experience / operations experienceStrong data analysis and modelling skills to analyse and summarise high volumes of dataStrong presentation and storyboarding skillsSkilled at ensuring the approach and output are simple, structured, accurate, and robust.Proficient in synthesizing large amounts of data from a variety of sources.Adept at communicating complex financial information to a broad audience, simplifying the complex.Capable of identifying efficiencies to accommodate the changing business environment.Prioritise team efforts to support business requirementsStrong experience using financial systems in a commercial environment e.g. Excel (e.g. pivot tables, vlookups, macros), SAP, Tableau, TM1 Forecasting & Budgeting System, Google reporting suite, etcAdditional InformationThe benefits are good too!We offer flexible working in every senseAn exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphys, Woolworths, BIG W and other Endeavour Group brands, including our ALH pubsMonthly meeting-free daysYour health and wellbeing is your most important asset, and as one of our valued team members, its our first priority. You will have a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeingEndeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big.At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyones welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.We are together creatorsWith a portfolio that includes Dan Murphys, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. Were serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll.Were all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. If this job excites you - and youre close-enough on the requirements, reach out, wed love to hear from you.You can learn more about working with us on HYPERLINK"or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.#WeAreTogetherCreators #ComeAsYouAre #DreamBig #FeelTheEnergyUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchRetail & Consumer Products More than 10,000 employeesAt Endeavour, were big on sociability. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphys, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks, LANGTONS & more, we love to bring people together.Together we share our passion for our products and industry; its what inspires over 30,000 of us to dream big, and continue to create new products and experiences for our customers and teams to enjoy across Australia and New Zealand.While our Group is made up of individually successful brands, its our values and purpose that unite us.Were serious about having a good time, while creating a safe and inclusive place to work.Sound good? We''d love to hear from you.At Endeavour, were big on sociability. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphys, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks, LANGTONS & more, we love to bring people together.Together we share our passion for our products and industry; its what inspires over 30,000 of us to dream big, and continue to create new products and experiences for our customers and teams to enjoy across Australia and New Zealand.While our Group is made up of individually successful brands, its our values and purpose that unite us.Were serious about having a good time, while creating a safe and inclusive place to work.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr