Director of Finance Shared Services

Minor International; Qatar; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality company in Qatar is seeking a financial leader to act as a strategic advisor to the General Manager. You will lead budgeting, financial operations, and cost management while developing your finance team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with 5+ years in hotel finance and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive compensation and career development opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in hotel finance.
• At least 2 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong understanding of hospitality operations and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as the financial advisor to the General Manager for strategic decision-making.
• Lead budget preparation, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Monitor and manage hotel expenses to align with business targets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team.

Skills

Crisis Management

Marketing

Public Relations

Fundraising

Media Relations

Constant Contact

Strategic Planning

Social Media Management

Team Management

Public Speaking

Wordpress

Writing Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CMA)

Job description

Financial Leadership & Strategy

Act as the financial advisor to the General Manager providing insights to support strategic and commercial decision-making.

Lead budget preparation forecasting long-term planning and monthly performance reviews.

Analyze business results identify risks / opportunities and recommend corrective actions to drive profitability.

Financial Operations & Reporting

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with Minor Hotels standards and local accounting requirements.

Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.

Lead daily weekly and monthly financial review meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Cost Control Profitability & Efficiency

Monitor and manage hotel expenses to align with business targets.

Support department heads in cost management productivity improvement and margin enhancement.

Ensure accurate inventory management and oversee procurement receiving and stores functions.

Audit Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure full compliance with Minor Hotels finance policy internal audit standards and local statutory laws.

Coordinate internal and external audits follow up on action plans and maintain a high standard of governance.

Mitigate financial risk through proactive monitoring and controls.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead mentor and develop the Finance team to ensure high performance and strong succession planning.

Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and collaborative cross-functional support.

Drive financial awareness across hotel leadership through training and business partnering.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; professional qualifications (CPA ACCA CMA) preferred.

Minimum 57 years of progressive experience in hotel finance with at least 2 years in a senior finance leadership role.

Strong understanding of hospitality operations financial controls and management reporting.

Experience working within an international hotel brand environment preferred.

Additional Information

A unique opportunity to shape the culture and standards of a prestigious new property in Muscat.

Competitive salary and benefits in line with industry standards.

Career development opportunities within Minor Hotels Group (Tivolis parent company).

A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

• Crisis Management
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Fundraising
• Media Relations
• Constant Contact
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media Management
• Team Management
• Public Speaking
• Wordpress
• Writing Skills