Director of Finance - LXR Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi (Pre-Opening)

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company is seeking a Director of Finance in Abu Dhabi to drive financial performance and business partnership. The role requires strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a university degree in Accounting or Finance. Join a leader in the hospitality industry where you can make a significant impact on financial operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel level or industry.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for financial performance and activities.
• Partner with General Manager and stakeholders.
• Develop excellent hotel finance teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication and negotiation skills

Financial analytical skills

Knowledge of hotel operations

Judgment in decision-making

Proficiency in MS Office

Leadership skills

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Accounting certification (e.g., CIMA)

Job description

LXR Hotels & Resorts is a collection of independent, luxury properties that celebrate the unique character of each destination. Every hotel in the LXR portfolio offers a bespoke experience, combining authentic service with refined elegance and cultural richness. At LXR, we believe in creating unforgettable moments for our guests—and extraordinary opportunities for our team members.

The role aims to be recognized as trusted advisors to the business. This role attracts and retains best-in-class finance professionals, develops their finance team and enables them to Thrive. The role communicates with impact to all stakeholders, ensures a robust control and compliance environment and enables the EMEA finance management company value proposition which is attractive to existing and new owners. The role partners with our business to maximize profit for our shareholders and owners and innovates to deliver an industry leading efficient finance organization.

What will I be doing?

The Director of Finance is accountable for the hotel in respect of understanding and driving financial performance and is responsible to perform all finance activities within the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.

The role will business partner with the General Manager and has accountability for developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including within Hotel Finance, Commercial, IT, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners and Assett Managers as well as Regional Operations Finance. The Director of Finance works closely with all Business Partners to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs.

You will be and remain familiar with the management agreement for the Hotel and implement processes and procedures to ensure the Hotel is operated in compliance with the management agreement, reporting issues of non-compliance to your supervising manager.

What are we looking for?

• Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate effective goals, objectives and priorities with a long-term perspective
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Financial and operational analytical skills (operational analysis)
• Knowledge of departmental and hotel operations
• Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Leadership and organizational skills (team orientation, flexible, adaptable)
• Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts projections
• Proficiency in MS Office suite applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• University degree in Accounting or Finance / Accounting certification (eg CIMA)
• Hotel level or industry experience

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For over a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!