Financial Director - for a 4 Star Luxurious Hotel

Apt Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Apt Resources is seeking a seasoned Financial Director to lead the hotel’s financial operations in Dubai. You will drive planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to senior management, ensuring profitability and strict regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive hotel finance experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and internal controls. This is a Dubai-based, on-site opportunity in the luxury hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, hotel finance, audit and compliance.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis track record.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, relationship building across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning and analysis function to drive data-driven decisions.
• Oversee hotel financial performance including accounting, cash flow and budgeting oversight.
• Develop strategies to maximize profitability and optimize financial results.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, reports and forecasts for senior management.
• Direct and oversee the audit process ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with department heads to provide financial insight on cost management.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and enhance accountability.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team to sustain high performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cost control

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

SUN Systems

Job description

Description

Apt Resources is excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Financial Director to join a prestigious 4star luxurious hotel in Dubai. As the Financial Director you will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and managing all financial operations within the hotel. Your role will include financial planning analysis and management of budgeting and forecasting processes in order to enhance profitability and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning and analysis function to foster datadriven decisionmaking
• Manage the hotels financial performance including oversight of accounting cash flow and budgeting
• Develop and implement strategies aimed at maximizing profitability and optimizing financial results
• Prepare accurate financial statements reports and forecasts for senior management
• Direct and oversee the audit process ensuring compliance with financial regulations
• Collaborate with department heads to provide financial insight and guidance on cost management
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and enhance accountability
• Lead mentor and develop the finance team fostering a culture of high performance

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field; CPA or CMA is preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive financial management experience preferably in the hospitality industry
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and practices specifically in hotel finance with Audit and Compliance background
• Proven track record of successful budgeting forecasting and financial analysis
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with SUN Systems financial management software and tools
• Must be currently located in the UAE and available for an inperson interview

Benefits

Salary is AED(All in)

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills
Accounts Receivable,Customer Service,Accounting & Finance,Financial Situation,Custtomer Relationship,Product Knowledge,Communication,Customer Accounts,Financial Risk Assessment,Financial Risk Analysis,Risk Control,Payment Method,Financial statement,Business Relationships,Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1