Director of Finance

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Riyadh is seeking a Director of Finance to drive financial performance and ensure compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and a degree in Finance or Accounting. Join a team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences and be at the forefront of strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Ability to formulate effective goals and objectives.
• Strong negotiation skills with management and customers.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information.
• Knowledge of hotel operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance in compliance with policies.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate hotel management agreement compliance.
• Lead Finance development programs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Financial analytical skills

Operational analytical skills

Judgment and decision-making

Data analysis and interpretation

Leadership skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Accounting certification (e.g., CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description - Director of Finance (HOT0C0W7)

Job Description

Job Number

HOT0C0W7

Work Locations

Conrad Riyadh Laysen Valley Building No 2328 Al Urubah Road 8224 Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi Dist. Riyadh 12329

The role aims to be recognized as trusted advisors to the business. This role attracts and retains best‑in‑class finance professionals, develops their finance team and enables them to thrive. The role communicates with impact to all stakeholders, ensures a robust control and compliance environment and enables the EMEA finance management company value proposition which is attractive to existing and new owners. The role partners with our business to maximize profit for our shareholders and owners and innovates to deliver an industry‑leading efficient finance organization.

What will I be doing?

The Director of Finance is accountable for the hotel in respect of understanding and driving financial performance and is responsible to perform all finance activities within the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.

The role will business partner with the General Manager and has accountability for developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including within Hotel Finance, Commercial, IT, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners and Assett Managers as well as Regional Operations Finance. The Director of Finance works closely with all Business Partners to develop best‑in‑class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs.

You will be and remain familiar with the management agreement for the Hotel and implement processes and procedures to ensure the Hotel is operated in compliance with the management agreement, reporting issues of non‑compliance to your supervising manager.

What are we looking for?

• Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate effective goals, objectives and priorities with a long term perspective
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Financial and operational analytical skills (operational analysis)
• Knowledge of departmental and hotel operations
• Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Leadership and organizational skills (team orientation, flexible, adaptable)
• Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts projections
• Proficiency in MS Office suite applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Additional Preferences

• University degree in Accounting or Finance / Accounting certification (eg CIMA)
• Hotel level or industry experience

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full‑service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!