Manager, Finance Projects - Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Manager, Finance Projects in Dubai to support the finance team across the Middle East & Africa. The role requires managing finance projects, ensuring operational excellence, and collaborating with various finance teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have experience in finance leadership or project management. Excellent communication skills in English, along with proficiency in MS Office, are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven, progressive overall experience in finance leadership or project management.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Demonstrated competence in managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the MEA finance team for operational excellence.
• Manage key finance projects for the MEA region.
• Collaborate with the Regional Finance Leadership team.

Skills

Diligence

Flexibility

Drive

Good judgment

Dependability

Influence in complex environments

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc / BA / Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Manager, Finance Projects - Middle East & Africa (MEA) (Job Number: MEA011WK)

Job Location: Hilton - Regional Office - Dubai Building 1 Level 4, Innovation Hub P.O. Box 500200 Dubai 500200

About Hilton

Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with over 8,800 properties with 1.3 million rooms in 139 countries and territories. In the 105 years since our founding, we have defined the hospitality industry and established a portfolio of 24 world‑class brands, including our flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, which is the most recognized hotel brand in the world. We have more than 200 million members in our award‑winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors.

Position Statement

The position is responsible for supporting the MEA finance team to drive Operational Excellence and Performance Maximization across all hotels. This involves providing day‑to‑day support on compliance, people & culture initiatives and managing & implementing all finance related projects across Middle East & Africa finance.

Position Summary

• Supporting as a key partner to the Regional Finance Leadership team
• Working with the MEA Centre of Excellence team to support the optimisation of finance processes between hotels and the COE
• Working with the Compliance team to follow up on compliance issues in hotels and SPACE reviews
• Supporting with people and culture initiatives for finance teams in MEA hotels including succession planning and learning & development activities
• Collaboration with the MEA, EMEA and Global finance teams to continuously evolve the finance function in the region and support optimisation and efficiency for the organization
• Day‑to‑day management and execution of key finance projects for the MEA region
• Ad hoc duties as required to support the delivery of business objectives

Direct Reports

None

Qualifications

The success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Work attitude that exhibits diligence, flexibility, drive, good judgment, dependability and ambition
• A proven track record of development and delivery of business projects
• Ability to influence in a complex environment with challenging stakeholders from within the organisation
• Demonstrated competence to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks to completion
• Proactive stakeholder management through excellent written and interpersonal skills
• Exceptionally self‑motivated and directed
• Self‑starter who takes ownership of work objectives and proactively finds solutions
• Curiosity, with the desire to seek continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Education: BSc / BA / Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Proven, progressive overall experience, including one or more of the following:
  • Hotel finance leadership
  • Corporate finance leadership
  • Project management
• Fluent English (both spoken and written)
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and SharePoint with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the Hilton Finance systems in MEA (Navision, SUN, Oasys, OnQ, MICROS, BirchStreet, Docuware)
• Experience of working within a Finance Shared Services environment

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 nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers 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!