Director of Finance Business Support

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Finance & Business Support to lead financial strategies and insights within the organization. This role involves overseeing financial planning, reporting, and compliance while developing key relationships with senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hotel finance, proven leadership skills, and the ability to influence business decisions through analytical data. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will shape the financial future of the company and drive its success in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Director of Finance in hotel environments.
• Expertise in financial planning, reporting, and capital project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and financial insights to operations leaders.
• Oversee financial planning, reporting, and compliance with policies.

Skills

Financial Planning

Reporting and Analysis

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Master's Degree in Finance

Tools

Accounting Systems

Financial Software

Job description

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

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

Qualifications:

1. 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.
2. Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, reporting, analysis, and capital project management with strong knowledge of GAAP regulations and hotel industry financial practices.
3. Proven leadership skills with ability to develop teams, communicate effectively at all levels, and influence business decisions based on analytical data.
4. Proficiency in accounting systems and financial software for reporting, analysis, and presentation.
5. 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