About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
The Role of Business Manager:
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Business Manager to join our The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel in Switzerland!
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Finance division and will be an integral member of the Hotel Leadership team that is collectively responsible for making key strategic and operational decisions for the hotel.
Responsibilities will include:
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Lead on-site the administration of all financial aspects of the property’s operation, and safeguarding the property’s assets and financial resources to ensure that all are utilized to maximize property profitability.
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Elevate financial reporting quality and analysis, act as business advisor and partner to Planning Committee, strengthen internal controls, and supervise selected day‑to‑day activities of the Finance office.
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Coordinate planning cycles (forecasts/budgets) and partner with Department and Division Heads on profitability initiatives.
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Ensure that all local and corporate policies and procedures are observed, in accordance with the Accounting & Finance Manual, USALI and all applicable/local regulations.
You will have a special talent for building, leading, coaching, training, and developing a strong team; ensuring our employees feel at home and receive the highest levels of support and care along with creating a great workplace for all great people to deliver great experiences.
Our Ideal Business Manager candidate will have:
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From three (3) to five (5) years of Senior Leadership experience in Hospitality Finance with strong proficiency in month‑end close, financial statements, reconciliations, audits, and budgeting/forecasting, along with solid team management experience.
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University degree – major in Accounting or Finance, Hospitality Management with concentration in Accounting and Finance preferred.
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Highest level of integrity and transparency
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Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills to work cross‑functionally, negotiate for resources and influence stakeholders; ability to gain acceptance of and commitment to plans and initiatives.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare/deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings.
Fluency in German and English is a must for this location, along with eligibility to work in the EU.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of; the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. We look for talent who share the Golden Rule – people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. As Four Seasons works towards phenomenal growth in the next decade, our most valuable partners continue to be our talent, with whom we have a strong relationship based on the Golden Rule. This relationship is made tangible by the awards received year after year by Four Seasons on a corporate level, as well as by our hotels, resorts and residences around the world, making us an undisputed “employer of choice.”