Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is accountable for the hotel's financial performance, responsible for performing all finance activities within policy, regulatory, and contractual frameworks. The role partners with the General Manager and has accountability for developing excellent working relationships across various internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate effective goals, objectives, and priorities with a long-term perspective
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Financial and operational analytical skills (operational analysis)
• Knowledge of departmental and hotel operations
• Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Leadership and organizational skills (team orientation, flexible, adaptable)
• Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
• Proficiency in MS Office suite applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• University degree in Accounting or Finance / Accounting certification (eg CIMA)
• Hotel level or industry experience