Director of Financial Planning & Analysis - Amsterdam

About Cycas

Cycas Hospitality is a hotel management company with a current portfolio of 40+ hotels through Europe. Our vision is to be Europe's leading hotel company, serving a variety of brands, segments, countries.

Our mission is to revolutionise the hotel industry, and we need exceptional colleagues to help us achieve our goals.

We're a community of passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. Our team members, known as Cycadettes, are the driving force behind our success: every member of our team plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional service to our guests, owners, and colleagues.

Job Scope

Cycas Hospitality is looking for a Director of the FP&A function, within the finance department that  oversees the financial forecast planning processes across the company income statement and cash flow.

This position is responsible for leading reporting, fostering partnerships with key stakeholders, and delivering strategic financial models to support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical thinker with a proven ability to balance strategic insight and operational execution.
 

In this full time position you will report to CFO (based in Amsterdam) and coordinate a team of up to 2 direct team members and your main responsibilities include

Requirements 

General required skills

Data analytic, Data Process Improvement, Project Management, Cost Control, Financial Reporting, Financial risk Assessment & Mitigation, internal Stakeholder Engagement, Financial business Modelling,

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,  to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders but also to build cross functional relationships
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience with financial reporting and planning tools (Sap is a plus).
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and to self-prioritize when required.
• Strong analytical skills: data oriented, striving for accuracy and critical thinking .
• 7+ years of experience in similar roles.
• Impactful presentation skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to drive and manage change.
• Fluent communication in English. Any language ( French, dutch, German) is a plus
• Knowledge of the main hotel processes, familiarity with USALI and PMS systems is a plus

What we offer

• Location: Amsterdam. Hybrid solution of work, with 3 days a week expected to be in office. We offer flexibility, not a remote working option
• Annual Leave: 25 days off (plus bank holiday)
• Package based on market level and experience of the candidates + yearly bonus based on targets
• Fast growing and developing company with an international profile and a dynamic environment, where everything is in motion and leaders can really make an impact
• Diversity and multiculturality: a team of people from all over the world, with different languages, background and stories.
• Company culture where growth, integrity fun and teamwork are at the center of the everyday decision

Main responsibilities

Management Reportring & Cashflow

• Lead preparation of monthly financial review deliverables. Also, contributing, with the team in creating presentations to C-level executives.
• Contribute to the preparation of board materials,monthly reporting and other ad hoc presentations
• Ownership of the finance calendar
• Cash forecast and landing accuracy improvement and implement tools for better cash management.
• Continuously improve the financial planning processes across the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to track organizational performance.

Business partnering

• Support Data team with finance expertise in selection, design and implementation of new tools.
• Develop a robust understanding of the business to strengthen analitycs and communicate them effectively to senior management.
• Perform ad hoc global financial analysis to support key business decisions
• Build strong partnerships across departments to drive alignment on financial objectives, provide insights, and support informed decision-making.
• Support Legal & Development team with finance expertise in managing risks in contracts, and testing the profitability of new business opportunities

Financial modelling

• Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to support long-term business planning and decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategic decisions and improve profitability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to gather financial data and understand operational impacts on financial performance.