At Dean Group, we reimagine hospitality with character, not conformity. Founded in Dublin and now growing across Europe and the US, we create hotels shaped by personality, culture, and a heart-led hustle. Each of our hotels, restaurants, bars and gyms tells its own story, brought to life through humble hospitality and genuine human connection. Our people are at the centre of it all. They show up with individuality, warmth and curiosity, shaping who we are and how guests experience our hotels every day. We welcome fresh thinking and imagination, because playing it safe never made anything unforgettable.
We're currently seeking a Cluster Assistant Director of Finance to join the team at Dean Group. If you have broad experience working as part of a hotel finance team, we'd love to hear from you!
Location: Berlin or Munich
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Finance Operations & Controls
- Cash Flow & Working Capital support
- Payments, Expenses & Compliance
- Compliance & Tax
- Coaching and direction of finance team members
Job Purpose
The Assistant Director of Finance supports the Director of Finance in delivering strong financial management, operational control, and accurate reporting across the property/cluster. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial discipline, compliance, and performance insight, while also acting as a trusted partner to operational teams.
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Support and coordinate a timely and accurate monthly financial close process
- Prepare monthly financial packs including P&L and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure alignment with Group reporting standards and deadlines
Finance Operations & Controls
- Manage daily finance operations including AP, AR, revenue recognition and cost accounting
- Ensure adherence to Group policies, SOPs, and internal controls
- Support implementation and consistency of financial processes across departments
Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Assist in managing cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements
- Monitor bank reconciliations, payment runs, and cash positioning
- Support short and medium term cash flow forecasting Payments, Expenses & Compliance
- Review and approve expenses in line with delegation of authority
- Ensure procurement and expense policies are consistently applied
- Maintain strong controls around payments, suppliers, and financial risk
Audit, Compliance & Tax
- Support the annual audit process and act as a key contact for auditors
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and local regulatory requirements
- Assist with VAT filings and tax compliance in coordination with external advisors
Team Support & Development
- Support the DOF in managing and developing the finance team
- Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to junior team members
- Step in for the DOF when required Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets in collaboration with department heads
- Support the rolling forecast process with analysis of key trends and risks
- Monitor departmental performance against budget and flag risks/opportunities early
Capex & Financial Projects
- Assist in tracking capital expenditure against approved budgets
- Support financial analysis and ROI assessments for investment decisions
- Monitor project performance and report variances
Business Partnering & Operational Support
- Act as a finance partner to department heads and operational teams
- Support operational initiatives with financial analysis and recommendations
- Build strong relationships across the business to drive financial accountability
Key Relationships
- Reports to: Director of Finance
- General Manager & Department Heads
- Group Finance Team (FP&A, Operational Finance)
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
- Broad experience working as part of a hotel finance team is essential
- Hands on experience of hotel systems with Opera and Micros preferred
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant preferred
- Working level of English required
Key Competencies
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Strong financial and analytical capability
- Commercial awareness with an operational mindset
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
- Integrity, accountability, and sound judgement
Benefits:
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Global discounted staff room rates across the group
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50% off Food and 25% Beverage across the group
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Increased Annual Leave with Service
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Friends and Family discount
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Gym Membership Discounts*
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Continual training and development
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Career progression within the Group
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Gratuities*
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Meals on shift*
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Refer a friend scheme
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Wellness at work events and access to wellness platform
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Employment Assistance Programme
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Group discounts for cinema tickets, shopping deals etc
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Team appreciation days
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Service recognition
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Regular fun-filled activities and gatherings for all teams across the group
Applicable to certain positions
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