Director of Finance & Business Support (Pre-Opening) at InterContinental Resorts Penang

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel company in Penang is seeking a Director of Finance and Business Support to oversee financial activities and ensure alignment with the company's strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a similar role and be a confident communicator capable of leading finance teams. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including worldwide hotel discounts and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Hotel discounts worldwide

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Director of Finance role with reputable brands.
• Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and implement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Align financial activities with IHG strategy and implement financial policies.
• Oversee daily bank reconciliations and payroll processing.
• Develop financial control procedures and manage departmental activities.

Skills

Financial strategy alignment

Financial data accuracy

Stakeholder management

Confident communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

IHG is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a promise to provide True Hospitality for Good. Making everyone feel welcome and cared for, recognised and respected, whoever and wherever they are in the world. Join us and not only can you benefit from the world of variety and opportunity that comes with working for a global organisation, but you can also look forward to being part of a company that will appreciate you for being you. We give you room to belong.

Do you see yourself as Director of Finance and Business Support (Pre-opening) at IHG?

Our colleagues are fundamental to delivering the memorable experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture as diverse as the distinct hotels in our portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Align the department’s financial activities with the IHG financial strategy and ensure financial policies are effectively implemented for the hotel.
• Oversee daily bank reconciliations, general cashiering, payroll processing with IHG, AP & AR, purchasing, reporting, and compliance with tax legislation.
• Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems; compile and maintain the General Manager and Department Heads budget and forecasts for all hotel activities.
• Manage the department’s daily activities, plan and organise work, communicate goals, and schedule employees to ensure proper coverage.
• Create a positive and productive work environment; build, motivate and upskill the Finance department to ensure high engagement.
• Monitor overall financial targets including overhead and related efficiency targets, overall budget, and Hotels GOP & revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Ideally, 3+ years of experience in a similar Director of Finance and Business Support role with reputable brands.
• Responsible for the accuracy and consistency of all financial data submitted to the General Manager, IHG, and hotel owners; ensure accurate and timely preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; accountable for annual budgets and monthly projections.
• Strong internal stakeholder and owner management, brand delivery expertise, and the ability to influence and implement the IHG and hotel agenda.
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead and develop teams and influence across all areas of the business.
• Strategic thinking and openness to new ways of working to drive the hotel forward and deliver unrivalled guest journeys.

Benefits

In return we’ll give you a competitive benefit package including hotel discounts worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG. Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to belong.

Equality and Inclusion

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams, and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.