Director of Finance Business Support

AccorHotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in the UAE is seeking a Director of Finance & Business Support to oversee financial planning and provide strategic insights. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within hotel environments. Key responsibilities include managing financial compliance, leading talent initiatives, and interacting with various stakeholders. This full-time position does not allow remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Director of Finance in hotel environments.
• Expertise in financial planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and financial insights to stakeholders.
• Oversee financial planning and analysis, including budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with policies and manage risks.

Skills

Financial planning

Leadership

Strategic financial insights

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Director of Finance & Business Support (DOF) is responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership and financial insights to Operations Leaders Partners Executive Committees and Department Heads.
• Developing and managing key relationships with division heads and senior managers to provide financial support and understanding of short and longterm financial plans.
• Overseeing financial planning reporting and analysis including budget preparation benchmarking and performance analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with Accor Policies & Procedures ownership requirements and relevant contractual agreements.
• Developing and maintaining control systems to ensure compliance and manage risk.
• Leading talent management initiatives within the finance department including staffing optimization and succession planning.
• Interacting with ownership groups asset managers and other external stakeholders to effectively control business assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business Finance or related field with Accounting Designation (CPA or MBA preferred) plus minimum 5 years of experience as Director of Finance preferably in progressively complex hotel environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning reporting analysis and capital project management with strong knowledge of GAAP regulations and hotel industry financial practices.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to develop teams communicate effectively at all levels and influence business decisions based on analytical data.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and financial software for reporting analysis and presentation.
• Experience in managing complex hotel resort or membership units with ability to understand and address economic and financial issues impacting the business.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime