Director of Finance

Cutting Edge Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Cutting Edge Recruitment represents a prestigious five-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur seeking a Director of Finance to lead all financial operations and drive financial discipline across departments, with a focus on the hospitality and luxury segment.

You will provide strategic financial leadership, work closely with the Group CFO on corporate finance and future M&A initiatives, and guide a small senior finance team toward best-in-class practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hotel finance experience, preferably in luxury segment
• Strong F&B cost control experience
• Excellent communication skills, assertive yet collaborative
• Experience in leading a finance function within an international hotel group

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations of the hotel and ensure rigorous financial discipline
• Maintain robust internal controls and efficient practices across departments, especially F&B
• Provide strategic financial leadership and partner with Group CFO on corporate finance and M&A initiatives

Job description

A prestigious five-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to join its senior leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to lead the finance function of one of Asia's most admired independent luxury hotels,with career progression into group-level responsibilities as part of a growing regional hospitality group.

About the Role:

You will lead all financial operations of the property, ensuring rigorous financial discipline, robust internal controls, and efficient practices across departments, particularly in food and beverage operations. As a trusted member of the senior management team, you will provide strategic financial leadership while working closely with the Group CFO on corporate finance and future M&A initiatives.

Ideal for Candidates Who:

• Are currently a Director of Finance at a single hotel seeking a larger challenge with group-level exposure.
• Or are a No. 2 in finance (e.g. Assistant Director of Finance) at a major international brand ready to step up to lead the function in a luxury setting.
• Are eager to grow into corporate finance and M&A responsibilities in a fast-expanding regional group.
• Have at least 5 years of hotel finance experience within international chains, preferably in the luxury segment.
• Possess strong F&B cost control experience and a deep understanding of hotel operations.
• Communicate with confidence -assertive yet tactful, collaborative, and solution-oriented.

Why Join:

• Lead finance at an award-winning, design-forward property known for its exceptional service and guest experience.
• Be part of a fast-growing hospitality group with regional development plans and strong career advancement pathways.
• Work within a small, strategic senior leadership team where your contribution will shape business decisions.