Finance and Business Support Manager

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Uttar Pradesh; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Uttar Pradesh, India, seeks a seasoned Finance & Accounts leader to manage comprehensive hotel finance operations. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and cost controls, ensuring timely closures and MIS reporting.

The role requires CA/CMA/MBA Finance or equivalent with 5–8 years of relevant hospitality experience. Strong Excel skills and proficiency in hotel accounting systems are essential for effective financial governance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 MIS submissions.
• Implement internal controls and ensure policy & regulatory compliance.
• Monitor AP/AR, GL, and cash flow; control payroll, manpower, and food costs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities with department heads to improve profitability.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, statutory audits, and other financial regulations.
• Manage internal and external audits and close audit observations timely.
• Support GM and Area Finance in planning and decision-making.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Audit

Leadership

Education

CA/CMA/MBA Finance/M.Com

Tools

MS Excel

Hotel accounting systems

Job description

• 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.

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.