Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

As the property's strategic financial business partner, the Director of Finance leads the development and implementation of financial and operational strategies that drive sustainable growth. The Director of Finance will be responsible for leading the hotel's finance and accounting functions, ensuring strong financial performance, compliance with corporate and local regulations, accurate reporting, effective internal controls, and strategic financial planning. The role acts as a key business partner to the Executive Committee and supports the achievement of the hotel's operational and commercial goals.

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the hotel's business objectives.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Support revenue optimization and profitability improvement initiatives.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to hotel management, owners, and Accor corporate offices.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Monitor key performance indicators and financial trends.

Financial Control & Compliance

• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with Accor policies, accounting standards, tax regulations, and local laws.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.
• Manage risk assessments and financial governance processes.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Establish performance objectives and succession plans.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective stakeholder relationships across departments and brands.
• Typically 8 12 years of finance experience, including senior leadership experience within hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and internal controls.
• Experience with hotel systems such as Opera PMS and financial management systems is advantageous.
• Experience guiding, training or mentoring finance team members, with a genuine interest in developing others.
• High attention to detail and strong personal integrity, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and comfort within the team, leadership and across the departments