Director of Finance

Nathan & Nathan; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A hotel management company in Dubai is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations for their hotel portfolio across the UAE and KSA. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of senior-level finance experience in the hospitality industry, a Chartered Accountant or postgraduate degree in Finance/Accounting, and strong expertise in IFRS and USALI. Competitive compensation includes AED 35,000 – 40,000 monthly and comprehensive family benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Annual air tickets

Family visa support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level finance experience in the hospitality industry.
• Strong background in IFRS, USALI, and audit practices.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with corporate strategy.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and USALI standards.
• Conduct monthly financial review meetings with hotel finance heads.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Chartered Accountant or postgraduate degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Opera

SunSystems

Job description

About the job: Director of Finance

Role Overview

Position: Director of Finance (Corporate Office)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reports To: CEO
Team: 1 direct report (Corporate Finance Accountant)
Scope: Overseeing finance operations across UAE & KSA hotel portfolio

About the Role

Our client is a hotel management company, and they're looking for a Director of Finance, who will oversee the consolidated financial operations for all of their managed hotels across the UAE and KSA. Each property has its own finance department that submits monthly reports to the corporate office. The incumbent will lead the review process, analyze performance, identify improvement areas, and ensure accurate forecasting and financial governance across all business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with corporate strategy
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS and USALI standards
• Oversee internal controls, audits, and risk management across all entities
• Conduct monthly financial review meetings with hotel finance heads
• Provide analytical insight to support business decisions and improve profitability
• Manage cash flow, CAPEX, tax compliance, and insurance policies
• Liaise with ownership, auditors, and external stakeholders
• Guide and mentor finance teams to strengthen group-wide financial capability
• Drive process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of senior-level finance experience in the hospitality industry (mandatory)
• Chartered Accountant or postgraduate degree in Finance/Accounting
• Strong background in IFRS, USALI, and audit practices
• Experience reporting to ownership or board-level stakeholders
• Familiarity with hospitality systems (SAP, Oracle, Opera, or SunSystems)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: AED 35,000 – 40,000 per month
• Family Status: Spouse + up to 2 children (under 18 years) visa, medical insurance, and annual air tickets
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Company Culture

Our client is a stable, team-oriented organization known for its integrity and long-term focus. The company maintained its workforce even during COVID-19 with no job cuts reflecting its commitment to people and business continuity. The team is diverse, collaborative, and supportive, yet also performance-driven and demanding, ensuring high professional standards while fostering mutual respect and teamwork.