Finance Director for Dual-Hotel Pre-Opening

Crystalbrook Collection; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% F&B discount

Room rates & friends & family rates

Enhanced parental leave

Sustainability commitments

Internal mobility program

Online learning & career development

Team recognition & engagement

Job summary

Crystalbrook Collection is opening Crystalbrook Aurora in Canberra and seeking a highly organised Director of Finance to establish the financial foundations for two hotels during the pre-opening phase and to govern financial operations once operational. The role reports to the General Manager and partners with the Group Finance team to deliver robust reporting, controls and strategic guidance.

You will play a critical role in shaping financial systems, processes and governance that support the

Qualifications

• Commercially minded finance professional with hospitality or hotel finance experience.
• Strong technical accounting and reporting abilities.
• Organised and detail-oriented with ability to build structure in pre-opening phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial management and reporting for two hotels.
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Provide commercial insights to support revenue performance and cost management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll coordination and financial administration.
• Partner with department leaders to support strong financial decision-making.
• Establish financial systems, processes and governance frameworks during pre-opening.

Skills

Financial management

Hospitality finance experience

Commercial insight

Pre-opening / growth phase experience

Job description

Crystalbrook Collection is opening Crystalbrook Aurora in Canberra and seeking a highly organised Director of Finance to establish the financial foundations for two hotels during the pre-opening phase and to govern financial operations once operational. The role reports to the General Manager and partners with the Group Finance team to deliver robust reporting, controls and strategic guidance.

You will play a critical role in shaping financial systems, processes and governance that support the