Director of Finance

Hyatt; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary accommodation

Shift meals and gym discounts

Training and development opportunities

Free car parking

Employee assistance program

Diverse and inclusive team

Job summary

Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel seeks an experienced, commercially minded senior finance professional to join the Leadership Team. You will oversee Finance, IT and Purchasing, actively contributing to business decisions while ensuring compliance and execution of business plans.

Ideal candidates hold a CA/CPA or equivalent, have at least 5 years in a similar hotel role, and demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and detail-oriented skills. Australian working rights are required.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA or degree equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in a similar role in a large Hotel.
• Proven effective communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proven success leading and developing teams.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all accounting practices comply with Company and Government regulations.
• Maintains budgets and forecasts.
• Administers and controls all cash management for the Hotel.
• Administers insurance matters with local brokers and liaises with auditors.
• Works with departments to ensure payroll management and efficiencies.
• Maintains Capital expenditure register and communicates with Owning Company.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

CA/CPA or degree equivalent

Job description

About Hyatt

Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped us become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. The addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and countless growth opportunities. It’s not every day you get to be a part of a team that’s making travel more human. Here, everyone’s role matters and it is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Ready to help make our vision of evolving the future of hospitality come to life?

“Care Connects Us” is our guiding principle

It’s the belief that it all starts with people who care. We see it in the way we treat each other and our guests. It’s our superpower. It’s how we create a culture of warmth, empathy and respect that results in more genuine connections and creating inclusive environments, together.

About Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel

Hyatt Hotel Canberra is Canberra’s first hotel located in the heart of the capital. Our Heritage listed hotel interweaves the hidden mystique of the 1920s with modern Art Deco designs. With 252 rooms and suites, our hotel offers an escape within a heritage-inspired setting. The traditional furniture styles as well as garden and park views are all enhanced with sleek technology.

We are evolving the future of the hospitality industry.

Hyatt is a global leader in the hospitality industry connecting the world through care. We provide more human, more authentic and more meaningful experiences to our colleagues and guests in our hotel locations spanning across 69 countries. As people who care, we believe in making a positive impact and providing resources so our people can be their best. Because when our people are at their best, we can provide the best experiences for our guests.

What you can expect

• Complimentary and discounted accommodation at Hyatt properties worldwide!
• Access to complimentary shift meals and discounts for our Hotel gym facilities as well as all Food and Beverage outlets. Training and development opportunities with over 2000 online learning modules to support your career development.
• Free Car parking
• Access to our employee assistance program.
• Being part of a diverse and inclusive team, passionate about their work.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded senior finance professional to complement our Leadership Team. Responsible for the Finance, IT and Purchasing departments, this is a hands-on leadership role, actively involved in business decision making, while ensuring compliance and business plan execution.

Some Of The Responsibilities Include

• Ensures all accounting practices comply with all Company and Government regulations
• Complies, updates and maintains all budgets and forecasts
• Administers and controls all cash management for the Hotel
• Administration of all insurance matters in conjunction with local brokers
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Work closely with Departments to ensure payroll management and efficiencies
• Maintain a Capital expenditure register
• Proactively initiates communication with the Owning Company
• Grow, develop and support our internal talent in all departments.

A Successful Candidate Will Have

• Relevant CA/CPA or degree equivalent
• 5 years of experience in a similar role in a large Hotel
• Proven effective communication skills while having a sharp eye for detail and accuracy
• Proven success leading and developing teams
• Full Australian working rights.

A career with Hyatt opens a world of opportunities. We have continually been named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces.

Our values of Empathy, Experimentation, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged.