Strategic Finance Director – Premium Hotel Growth

Accor; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Performance Incentive

Job summary

Pullman Cairns International, part of Accor, seeks a Director of Finance to lead the financial strategy for a premier five-star hotel. You will partner with the General Manager and executives to enhance profitability and ensure robust controls across all financial processes.

The role requires a commercially minded leader with hotel experience, CPA/CA qualification, and strong systems knowledge. A competitive package and short-term incentive await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a hotel environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence performance across departments.
• Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights and actions.
• CA or CPA qualified with relevant tertiary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance function as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and leadership team.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and drive profitability and operational discipline.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, month-end close and financial statements.
• Manage cash flow, procurement, and stakeholder relationships including auditors and owners.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Hotel industry experience

CA/CPA qualified

Business partnering

Forecasting & budgeting

Education

CA or CPA with accounting/finance degree

Tools

Opera Cloud

Sun System

Zambion payroll

PurchasePlus

Job description

Pullman Cairns International, part of Accor, seeks a Director of Finance to lead the financial strategy for a premier five-star hotel. You will partner with the General Manager and executives to enhance profitability and ensure robust controls across all financial processes.

The role requires a commercially minded leader with hotel experience, CPA/CA qualification, and strong systems knowledge. A competitive package and short-term incentive await the right candidate.