The Trump Organization is the global leader in real estate development, sales and marketing, and property management, representing the highest level of excellence in residential, hotel, golf, office and commercial properties. The Trump Organization is responsible for some of the most recognized luxury real estate developments around the world.

Trump International Golf Links officially opened in July 2012 with glowing international reviews and is hailed by many as ‘the world’s greatest golf course’. Ranked Best Modern Course in Great Britain & Ireland by Golf Week in its first year and Best of The Best by the Robb Report, the course is a must play destination for every golfer.

Designed by renowned links golf architect, Dr Martin Hawtree, the Par 72, 18-hole championship course stretches more than 7,400 yards along the North-east coast of Aberdeenshire. Woven through The Great Dunes of Scotland and boasting panoramic views of the North Sea, the golf course offers one of the ultimate challenges in golf and breath-taking scenery.

Golfers can also now enjoy unrivalled comfort and luxury with an overnight stay at MacLeod House & Lodge, Donald J. Trump’s Scottish baronial mansion, located in the heart of the Trump estate, just a few minutes from the course and the extensive practice facilities. The MacLeod bar, lounge, whisky snug and elegant dining facilities provide a relaxed and exclusive setting for evening dinner, cocktail parties and special events.

The Role

The Finance Manager is a key role within the Aberdeen business and a member of the local management team. As well as supporting the Executive Vice President and General Manager in Aberdeen, there is a dotted line responsibility to the Chief Finance Officer based in New York.

The role is to oversee and manage the finance operation and ensure that the company is operating efficiently and effectively in line with best practice and that accurate financial and management accounts are produced.

An overview of responsibilities includes:

• Management of the finance team and responsibility for financial control and reporting
• Preparing revenue reports, monthly management accounts, financial forecasts and variance analysis
• Preparing annual budgets and targets, working closely with department managers
• Recording of transactions and reconciliation of all bank and control accounts
• Formulating and ensuring implementation of credit control procedures
• Supervision and oversight of point of sale and stock control processes across all departments
• Supervision and oversight of financial aspects of the reservations systems
• Preparing tax and VAT returns
• Liaising with auditors and preparation of documents and file for year-end audit
• Development and implementation of financial procedures and processes in conjunction with the management team, ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
• Contribute to the development of the finance strategy in conjunction with management
• Compliance, as appropriate to the role, with relevant Health & Safety and equality of opportunity legislation as well as best practice as set out in the company policies and procedures
• Any other duties as directed by the Executive Vice President or other members of the Senior Management Team at Trump International

The Candidate

You will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record in a senior finance role which requires close working relationships across the business. Experience of working in a SME company environment with previous hospitality, leisure, golf or tourism industry experience would be advantageous. In addition, experience of interfacing with a US parent company would be beneficial but is certainly not essential.

Candidates must have a strong technical accounting background, good awareness of robust financial controls and demonstrable management experience. Furthermore, you must be IT conversant with the ability to communicate with IT professionals in relation to systems maintenance and development.

What to do next

To apply, have a confidential discussion, or to see a full Position Profile, please contact our advisor Mark Lewis at Rutherford Cross on 0141 611 7770 or email [email protected]. Please note any third party applications will be sent to Rutherford Cross for review and assessment.

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