Trainee Profile:
Pre-Opening Finance Traineeship @ Conscious HotelsJob Title : Trainee Finance
Manager : Controller
Features and characteristics of the traineeshipExciting things are about to happen within Conscious Hotels! The next two years we will grow with no less than 2 hotels. Besides the existing Conscious Hotel Vondelpark and Conscious Hotel Museum Square, will our 3rd hotel open in the beginning of 2017 in Amsterdam; the 4th hotel will open in 2018. So there are a lot of changes and plans that need to be set-up, organized, handled and panned out. Besides that, the current operations need to perform as well as they are now and the team needs to be/stay happy.
The HR & Finance department is of great importance in every company, as it is in ours. We are therefore looking for a trainee who has an affinity with people, numbers, spreadsheets and data. Boring you think? No way!
This role is an excellent opportunity for an empowered, self-motivated individual to really take ownership of their part in a pre-opening and grow the hotel to its full potential.
We are looking for a
- Management internship (minimum 5 months), starting a.s.a.p. You will be an integral member of the Conscious Hotels team.
The traineeship will consist of (but not exclusively)
- Working alongside the Controller to assisting with and developing of strategic Finance projects in regards to the new openings
- Activities include analytics, setting up development programs, soft opening and team meetings
- Developing and understanding and working with (monthly) financial results
- Updating KPI’s and (re-)directing managers based on actuals vs. budget/plan
- Day to day operations and tasks within Finance
And of course there is time for assignments/projects when desired as part of a MBO(+) or HBO (college) curriculum.
Who can apply:
- Students looking to gain valuable experience as an intern in a pre-opening, as part of their (Dutch) MBO+ or HBO degree
- Or for those who wish to gain hands on experience after graduation. Especially students/graduates in the fields of hospitality or Finance might love to take on this challenge. Students and graduates outside these fields are also welcome to apply.
Personal qualities (competences and skills)
- Team player
- Flexible
- Organizational talent
- Professional
- Strong communication skills / connecting
- Passionate and ambitious
- Able to work under pressure
- Eye for detail / accurate
- Sense of Humor
Application procedureWe are looking for a Trainee to start a.s.a.p. We would love to hear why you aspire this traineeship, so please make sure that you attach a motivation letter with your resume!
Salary scale and rewards You will receive compensation based on your education for your work during the traineeship.
With Conscious Hotels we also have other rewards; after about 1 to 2 months you will receive an invitation to spend a night in one of our hotels, including breakfast. Together with the love of your life! … or your mother, we don’t judge. Also you can let your friends and family stay with us, with our Friends & Family rates.
All our lunch and Conscious Shop items are available with staff discount and you can join the gym next door, David Lloyd, with reduced rates. Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy and Work Healthy.
Oh and we also have the best staff parties, Christmas drinks and dinners and other team events.
Got excited about this new challenge? … Then what are you waiting for! Apply now!
Connect with our HR lady Conny Conscious on LinkedIn and complete your application by sending your resume and motivation letter to .