Finance and Business Support Manager

IHG Hotels & Resorts; India; Remote; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in India seeks a seasoned Finance leader to oversee the hotel’s Finance & Accounts operations, ensuring robust controls and timely reporting across all departments.

You will lead annual budgets and forecasts, monitor revenue and costs, ensure monthly closings, MIS submissions, and statutory compliance, while partnering with department heads to drive profitability.

Qualifications

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M. Com or equivalent qualification.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in finance and accounts, preferably in the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of hotel financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete Finance & Accounts operations of the hotel.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and periodic financial performance reports.
• Monitor hotel revenue, operating expenses, profitability, and departmental costs.
• Ensure accurate monthly financial closing and timely submission of MIS reports.
• Implement effective internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Monitor Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and cash flow.
• Control payroll expenses, manpower costs, food costs, and other operating expenses.
• Coordinate with department heads to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, statutory audits, and other applicable financial regulations.
• Manage internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Support the General Manager and Area Finance team in financial planning and decision-making.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M. Com or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Hotel accounting systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete Finance & Accounts operations of the hotel.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and periodic financial performance reports.
• Monitor hotel revenue, operating expenses, profitability, and departmental costs.
• Ensure accurate monthly financial closing and timely submission of MIS reports.
• Implement effective internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Monitor Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and cash flow.
• Control payroll expenses, manpower costs, food costs, and other operating expenses.
• Coordinate with department heads to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, statutory audits, and other applicable financial regulations.
• Manage internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Support the General Manager and Area Finance team in financial planning and decision-making.

Qualification & Experience

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M. Com or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in finance and accounts, preferably in the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of hotel financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, financial reporting, and hotel accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What We Are Looking For

A finance professional with strong commercial acumen, attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to drive financial performance while maintaining robust controls.