Cluster Financial Controller

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotels Middle East is seeking a Financial Controller for our UAE cluster to oversee financial operations across properties, ensure accurate reporting, and drive profitability. The role requires extensive hotel finance experience, budgeting and internal controls, with strong leadership and ERP proficiency.

You will partner with Cluster General Managers and cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance, manage cash flow, and ensure UAE statutory compliance in a dynamic hospitality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5-8 years of hotel finance or accounting experience, preferably in an international hotel group.
• Experience as Financial Controller or in senior finance management role.
• Experience managing multi-property or cluster finance operations is preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost control and internal audit knowledge.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in hotel financial systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, accounting, and reporting across all cluster properties.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor hotel financial performance, revenue, expenses, GOP, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial business plans.
• Monitor actual financial performance against approved budgets.
• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Support management in achieving financial targets and business objectives.
• Monitor operational expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review payroll expenses, overtime, and manpower costs in coordination with People & Culture.
• Monitor food and beverage costs, inventory, and stock controls.
• Drive financial efficiency and profitability across all properties.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital across the cluster.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collection activities.
• Ensure timely supplier payments and proper management of outstanding balances.
• Monitor credit policies, debtor aging, and collection performance.
• Establish and strengthen financial controls across all cluster properties.
• Ensure compliance with UAE statutory requirements and corporate reporting deadlines.
• Lead, guide, and support finance teams across properties.
• Standardize financial reporting, procedures, and controls across the cluster.
• Participate in management meetings, budget reviews, and business planning sessions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities to support sustainable growth.
• Act as a financial business partner to the Cluster General Manager and hotel management.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, Procurement, Revenue, Sales, and Operations.
• Prepare consolidated cluster financial performance reports and audit responses.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP platforms

Job description

Job description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As apioneerin the art ofresponsiblehospitality, the Accor Groupgathersmorethan45 brands, 5,600hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries.Whileeachbrand hasitsownpersonality,whereyouwillbeable totrulyfindyourself,theyallshareacommonambition: tokeepinnovatingandchallengingthestatus-quo.

Byjoiningus,youwillbecomeaHeartist®,becausehospitalityis, first andforemost, aworkofheart.

Youwilljoinacaringenvironmentand a teamwhereyoucanbeallyouare. Youwillbein asupportiveplace togrow, tofulfilyourself, todiscoverotherprofessions and topursuecareeropportunities, inyourhotelor inotherhospitalityenvironments, inyourcountry oranywherein the world!

Youwillenjoyexclusivebenefits,specificto thesectorandbeyond, aswellasstrongrecognition foryourdailycommitment.

Everythingyouwilldowithus,regardlessofyourprofession,willofferadeepsenseofmeaning, tocreatelasting,memorableandimpactfulexperiencesforyourcustomers,foryourcolleagues

Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee financial operations, accounting, and reporting across all cluster properties.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor hotel financial performance, revenue, expenses, GOP, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial business plans.
• Monitor actual financial performance against approved budgets.
• Analyze financial variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Support management in achieving financial targets and business objectives.

Cost Control & Profitability

• Monitor operational expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure effective control of departmental budgets and operating costs.
• Review payroll expenses, overtime, and manpower costs in coordination with People & Culture.
• Monitor food and beverage costs, inventory, and stock controls.
• Drive financial efficiency and profitability across all properties.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital across the cluster.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collection activities.
• Ensure timely supplier payments and proper management of outstanding balances.
• Monitor credit policies, debtor aging, and collection performance.
• Ensure effective cash management and banking procedures.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and strengthen financial controls across all cluster properties.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and UAE statutory requirements.
• Monitor purchasing, procurement, payment, and authorization procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation and financial transaction controls.
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions.

Cluster Coordination & Leadership

• Lead, guide, and support the finance teams across all assigned properties.
• Standardize financial reporting, procedures, and controls across the cluster.
• Conduct regular financial reviews and property visits.
• Work closely with Cluster General Managers, HODs, and Finance teams to improve financial performance.
• Support the development, training, and succession planning of finance team members.

Business Partnering

• Act as a financial business partner to the Cluster General Manager and hotel management teams.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Work closely with People & Culture, Procurement, Revenue, Sales, and Operations.
• Participate in management meetings, budget reviews, and business planning sessions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities to support sustainable business growth.

Reporting & Administration

• Ensure timely submission of all financial reports and monthly closing requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Prepare consolidated cluster financial performance reports.
• Monitor compliance with corporate reporting deadlines and financial procedures.
• Ensure proper maintenance of accounting systems and financial records.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of annual budget and financial targets.
• GOP and EBITDA performance.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Budget variance and operating cost control.
• Payroll and manpower cost management.
• Cash flow and working capital management.
• Accounts receivable and collection performance.
• Inventory and stock variance control.
• Internal and external audit compliance.
• Timely closure of audit findings.
• Finance team productivity and development.
• Overall financial performance and profitability across the cluster.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5-8years of experience in hotel finance or accounting, preferably within an international hotel group.
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance management position.
• Experience managing multi-property or cluster finance operations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost control, and internal audit.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in hotel financial systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Additional Information

• This role offers a supported introduction to Accor’s digital ecosystem, with mentorship and exposure to multiple hotel brands and markets. We value creativity, teamwork and a diverse and inclusive workplace, alongside responsible hospitality and ethical business practices. Please include examples of your image edits, videos or social media work with your application.