Manager, Finance Projects & Growth Delivery EMEA

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dynamic Manager for Finance Projects & Growth Delivery in EMEA. This role is pivotal in overseeing the pre-opening finance phases for hotel openings across the Middle East and Africa, ensuring all financial processes are in place for successful operations. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance learning and development initiatives while identifying opportunities for margin improvements. If you have a strong background in hotel finance and a passion for driving success in a vibrant and inclusive culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel finance management or supervision.
• Strong communication and detail-oriented skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-opening finance phases for hotel openings in EMEA.
• Coordinate learning and development programs across EMEA hotels.

Skills

Management or supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Capability to challenge when necessary

Tools

Back Office

Propplan

Affiliated

OA

Job description

Job Description - Manager, Finance Projects & Growth Delivery EMEA (MEA011US)

Job Description

Manager, Finance Projects & Growth Delivery EMEA (

Job Number:

MEA011US

Work Locations

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 more than 7,000 properties and over 1,000,000 rooms in 122 countries and territories. Over the past 100+ years, Hilton has defined the hospitality industry with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the most recognized hotel brand globally, and the emerging Tempo brand. Our Hilton Honors loyalty program has over 100 million members.

Position Summary

This role involves responsibility and support for Pre-Opening Finance within EMEA, focusing on the Middle East markets, as well as overseeing finance projects, systems, reports, and learning & development activities across EMEA. It also includes supporting corporate finance teams and hotels with ongoing activities and ad hoc projects.

What will I be doing?

Pre-Opening Finance:

• Manage the entire finance pre-opening phase of hotel openings in the Middle East & Africa, collaborating with the pre-opening operations team and owner’s representatives.
• Coordinate and schedule the induction program for the hotel finance team.
• Monitor pre-opening budget expenditures before and after the hotel finance team arrives on site.
• Coordinate system implementations and setups (Back Office, Propplan, Affiliated, OA, etc.).
• Own and monitor the pre-opening checklist for finance team recruitment and post-arrival achievement.
• Support the hotel team in delivering the first operational budget, including validation and sign-off processes.
• Ensure internal processes are in place before hotel opening.

Learning & Development, Performance Management, and Support:

• Manage EMEA hotel learning and development programs and strategies.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across EMEA.
• Lead projects to identify and realize margin improvement opportunities.
• Design analysis tools and report on profit improvement initiatives like productivity analysis and benchmarking.
• Conduct ad hoc project analysis and evaluations.

There are no direct reports for this position.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Management or supervisory experience, preferably in hotel finance.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Additional desirable skills include:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, build collaborative relationships, and show initiative.
• Capability to challenge when necessary.

Benefits include a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to the Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program, offering discounted hotel rates for employees and their families and friends. Hilton offers an excellent benefits package and a vibrant, inclusive workplace culture.