Finance Director Hospitality

THE TEAM BUILDERS; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the establishment of their finance department. In this pivotal role, you will recruit top talent, implement financial systems, and oversee all financial aspects of new property openings. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, be CPA certified, and possess substantial experience in the hospitality sector. Exceptional leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Finance Director or similar senior financial role in hospitality.
• Demonstrated pre-opening experience for new hospitality properties is essential.
• Strong knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Establish the finance department and develop policies and procedures.
• Recruit and train a high-performing finance team.
• Implement financial software to streamline operations.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

CPA

Tools

Financial software

Job description

About the job Finance Director-Hospitality

Our client is a hospitality firm based in Dubai are looking for an experienced Director of Financeto join our team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in setting up our finance department and team from the ground up, ensuring robust financial management and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish the finance department, including developing policies, procedures, and systems.
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Implement financial software and tools to streamline operations and reporting.
• Oversee all financial aspects of pre-opening activities for new properties.
• Develop detailed pre-opening budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPAis a Must.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director or in a similar senior financial management role within the hospitality industry and real estate sector.
• Demonstrated pre-opening experience for new hospitality properties.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and financial software.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.