Hotel Financial Operations Specialist (M/F) – 80 to 100%

The Beaulac Hotel, a 4-star superior establishment with 116 rooms located on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, is part of a hotel group that also includes the Ibis Hotel in Thielle and the Design F6 Hotel in Geneva.

As part of strengthening our finance department, we are looking for a:

Hotel Financial Operations Specialist (M/F) – 80 to 100%

Reporting to the Group Financial Management, you will participate in accounting activities, financial monitoring and reporting for several establishments.

Your role:

You play a central role in the financial and accounting management of several hotel establishments.

You ensure the reliability of financial data, participate in closings and reporting, monitor cash flows and actively contribute to the analysis of the Group’s performance.

Your position requires close collaboration with Financial Management, operational teams, suppliers, debtors as well as external partners and fiduciaries.

You also propose optimisations of processes, controls and financial tools.

Accounting & Closings

• Ensure general accounting and monitoring of supplier and debtor accounts.
• Perform accounting entries, bank reconciliations and account controls.
• Participate in monthly and annual closings.
• Ensure monitoring and reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
• Prepare elements necessary for closings and fiduciary controls.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Suppliers, Debtors & Invoicing

• Monitor the Group’s suppliers and debtors.
• Issue, check and follow up invoices.
• Prepare and follow up supplier payments.
• Perform payment and account reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and any payment delays.
• Process supplier invoices.

Cash Management & Control

• Perform daily monitoring of bank accounts and cash flow.
• Control cash registers, liquidity and collections of establishments.
• Carry out necessary controls and reconciliations.
• Identify and address any anomalies or discrepancies.
• Control OTA commissions and platforms.
• Inventory control.

Reporting & Indicators

• Prepare financial reports and the Daily Report.
• Monitor key financial and operational indicators of the establishments.
• Implement and develop KPIs and dashboards adapted to the Group’s needs.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses at the request of Financial and General Management.
• Participate in budget and forecast preparation.
• Monitor budgets and analyse variances.

Hotel Systems & Tools

• Utilise data from accounting and hotel systems.
• Perform controls and reconciliations between operational and accounting data.
• Work with Oracle OPERA Cloud and Oracle Simphony Cloud.
• Use Office Maker, Excel and reporting tools.
• Participate in the implementation and improvement of financial tools.
• Monitor budgets and analyse variances.
• Active management of AR.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify anomalies and opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Participate in the implementation of new procedures and controls.
• Contribute to the automation and simplification of accounting and financial tasks.
• Actively participate in financial projects and the implementation of new systems.
• Collaborate with Financial Management, establishment managers, fiduciaries and various external partners.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Document procedures.
• Archiving.

Your profile:

• Training in accounting/finance (CFC, ES, federal diploma or equivalent)
• Excellent command of general accounting and closing processes
• Strong skills in financial analysis and reporting
• Very good knowledge of Excel
• Experience in hospitality or a multisite environment: an asset
• Excellent knowledge of Oracle OPERA Cloud and Simphony Cloud
• Knowledge of Office Maker and/or hotel management systems: a plus
• Fluent in French and English;
• Autonomy, rigour, analytical mind and sense of responsibility

We offer you:

A versatile and autonomous position at 80–100%, within a dynamic hotel group, with direct collaboration with Financial Management and a real opportunity to contribute to process improvement and financial management.

Location: Neuchâtel | Rate: 80–100% | Contract type: Permanent

Interested? Send your complete application to administration@beaulac.ch .