Director of Finance – Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Act as the financial advisor to the General Manager, providing insights to support strategic and commercial decision-making.
• Lead budget preparation, forecasting, long-term planning, and monthly performance reviews.
• Analyze business results, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to drive profitability.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with Minor Hotels standards and local accounting requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly financial review meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Cost Control, Profitability & Efficiency

• Monitor and manage hotel expenses to align with business targets.
• Support department heads in cost management, productivity improvement, and margin enhancement.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and oversee procurement, receiving, and stores functions.

Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with Minor Hotels finance policy, internal audit standards, and local statutory laws.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, follow up on action plans, and maintain a high standard of governance.
• Mitigate financial risk through proactive monitoring and controls.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team to ensure high performance and strong succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaborative cross-functional support.
• Drive financial awareness across hotel leadership through training and business partnering.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in hotel finance, with at least 2 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong understanding of hospitality operations, financial controls, and management reporting.
• Experience working within an international hotel brand environment preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits in line with industry standards.
• Career development opportunities within Minor Hotels Group.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.