Regional Director Finance South-East Med Region

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is looking for a Regional Director Finance for the South-East Med Region. This role involves maximizing profitability, ensuring compliance with company standards, and leading the finance team across managed and leased hotels. Candidates should have a qualified degree in Finance or Accounting, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience in large-scale hotels. Travel across the region will be required. Competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale hotels across multiple countries.
• Ability to travel across the region as required.
• Previous experience in the hospitality sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maximize profitability and performance of managed and leased hotels.
• Ensure compliance with Hilton policies and standards.
• Lead financial analysis and performance reviews for the SEM region.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship management

Education

Fully qualified degree and professional qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or similar)

Job description

Job Description - Regional Director Finance South-East Med Region (EUR015RF)

Work Locations: Hilton – Regional Headquarters – Europe, Maple Court, Central Park, Reeds Crescent, Watford WD24 4QQ

Position Statement

The Regional Director Finance SEM is responsible for Operations Finance of all leased and managed hotels in the SEM region. The role aims to be a trusted advisor to the business, retain best‑in‑class finance professionals, communicate with impact to all stakeholders, ensure a robust control and compliance environment and partner with the business to maximize profit for shareholders and owners. This role will be responsible for all Operations finance related activities and supports Finance Leader recruitment for operating hotels and pipeline openings in the region. Reporting line is to the Senior Director Finance Continental Europe, with a dotted line to the Ops VP Operations SEM region. Other key business partners are SEM regional team, the EMEA Finance leadership team, the Turkiye COE leadership team and the HAFS leadership team.

Position Summary

• Support the business to maximize profitability and performance of all Managed and leased hotels in SEM and support focused service operations finance activities.
• Develop a finance structure to manage pipeline growth and integration of new hotel openings into the Turkiye COE or the HAFS Finance shared service centre in Glasgow.
• Lead the finance team members’ development, engagement and trust levels.
• Ensure compliance with agreed Hilton Global and EMEA policies, procedures and applicable compliance standards, ensuring the business delivers the right level of profitability to both owners and Hilton.
• Contribute to manage relationships with all owners, principal stakeholders, hotel finance leaders and their teams, ensuring relationships are optimised and the culture and values of Hilton are adhered to.
• Work closely and partner with the Operations Vice President SEM as well as other members of the SEM Executive team.
• Partner and engage effectively with other Corporate Finance Functions, particularly the Turkiye COE and HAFS organisations, to ensure the SEM business is set up for success.
• Lead commercial financial analysis, monthly forecasts process, annual budget process, cash flow analysis and other financial benchmarking and performance reviews for the SEM region, providing value‑add insights.
• Oversee all finance activities for new openings in conjunction with the property team and Finance openings team.
• Develop strong, diverse teams and support and engage in all company people and culture activities.
• Support implementation of existing and new Finance system tools and processes.
• Participate in and lead finance projects as required.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to manage collaborative efforts of hotel teams and other matrixed resources throughout the Hilton organisation, including internal, external and constituent groups.
• Excellent presentation, public speaking and communication skills.
• Additional skills include:
• Ability to analyse hotel financial data to make strategic recommendations.
• Ability to adapt to changes, resolve conflicts and foster collaboration within teams.
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritise and implement all elements required for the team to fulfil responsibilities in line with core strategic goals.
• Budget development and management skills, including tracking expenses against commitments and funding priorities.
• Ability to work independently and support other team members, recognising when collaboration is needed.
• Effective relationship management, especially with owners.
• Ability to provide effective performance feedback and drive peak performance of individuals and teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified degree and professional qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or similar) in Finance or Accounting.
• Preferred experience working in large‑scale hotels across multiple countries, including Türkiye.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the region.
• Preferred experience in the hospitality sector.
• Influential and inspirational leadership capable of creating high‑performing teams.
• Highly effective communication and presentation skills – able to communicate at executive committee level.
• Strong problem‑solving and organisational skills.
• Strong influencing, negotiating and consensus‑building skills.
• Strategic thinker able to formulate effective goals, objectives and priorities with a long‑term perspective.