Assistant Director of Finance

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Bengaluru is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance responsible for safeguarding assets and maximizing profitability. Candidates should possess a university degree in accounting or finance along with 3-5 years of related experience. Strong leadership skills and knowledge of accounting principles are essential, along with excellent Excel proficiency. Join a dedicated team focused on hospitality excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• University degree - major in accounting or finance preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a related position.
• Technical knowledge of accounting principles and controls.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard hotel assets and financial resources.
• Maximize hotel profitability.
• Work with cross-functional teams to negotiate resources.

Skills

Excel skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Negotiation skills

Education

University degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Sun Systems

iScala

Opera Systems

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

About the location:

Open since May 2019, in the information technology capital of India, Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy One provides a preferred address for both business and leisure travellers, and the highly personalized, anticipatory service that Four Seasons guests expect and value around the world. Designed to reflect a sense of its location, the Hotel’s design merges nature and architecture in an homage to Bengaluru’s reputation as the Garden City. Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy One is located in one of the city's most dynamic development that includes Four Seasons Private Residences, premium grade office space, sophisticated retail, dining and entertainment.

The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for safeguarding the hotel assets and financial resources contributing towards maximizing hotel profitability.

Role and Responsibilities

• Working knowledge is generally learned on the job or through a series of professional certifications.
• Requires knowledge of the ability to operate computer equipment.
• Ability to read, speak and write English.

Skills and Abilities

• Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, Four Seasons Internal Controls, Policies and Procedures and job knowledge of all positions in Accounting, Purchasing and Food & Beverage control.
• Working knowledge is generally learned on the job or through a series of professional certifications.
• Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and excellent Excel and computer skills. Sun, iScala and Opera Systems knowledge would be ideal and greatly valued.
• Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.
• Proven leadership skills in a Hotel/Resort environment.
• Highest level of integrity and transparency.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills to work with cross‑functional teams; negotiate for resources and influence stakeholders and to gain acceptance of and commitment to plans, ideas, initiatives, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings.
• Promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities.
• Apply an ethical approach to influence the outcome of situations.
• Serve as a role model for others by demonstrating appropriate business conduct and ethical principles.
• Continuously seek to improve/develop the performance of others and continuously strive to improve his/her own performance.
• Work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.

Education

• University degree - major in accounting or finance preferred; exception must be approved by Senior Vice President, Operations Finance.

Experience

• From three to five years of experience in the related position with Four Seasons or other organization.