Director of Finance

Placeholder; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Avani Singapore is recruiting a Director of Finance to lead all pre-opening financial activities and establish a strong foundation for long-term success. You will work with ownership and the leadership team to shape financial strategy and governance for Singapore's landmark opening.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in hospitality finance leadership, with pre-opening experience and strong knowledge of local standards. This role is based on-site in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' senior finance leadership experience in hospitality.
• Proven track record in hotel financial performance and governance.
• Knowledge of Singapore accounting standards and tax rules.
• Experience with SunSystems, Opera, Micros or similar platforms.
• Pre-opening hotel experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance pre-opening activities including financial setup and governance.
• Manage budgeting, controls, reporting, licensing, and banking relationships.
• Support commercial decision-making with the General Manager and leadership.
• Collaborate with owners, consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Drive financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and performance management.
• Oversee cash flow, audits, compliance, and tax requirements.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing Finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Hospitality finance

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SunSystems

Opera

Micros

Job description

Job Location: Avani Singapore At Avani, we’re all about finding that perfect balance — between cool and kind, design and function, service and privacy. We’ve built our hotels and resorts around this philosophy: vibrant social spaces that vibe with the day, stylish rooms that simply work, and honest, locally inspired food. We embrace an upbeat service culture that genuinely respects the art of hospitality. With a growing portfolio across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australia, Avani is a brand on the move. If you take real pride in the little things — and believe that a warm welcome and a genuine smile make all the difference — you’ll fit right in here.

Avani Singapore Join the opening leadership team of Avani Singapore and play a pivotal role in delivering one of Singapore's most exciting new lifestyle hospitality destinations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the hotel's financial operation from the ground up, work closely with ownership and the leadership team, and leave a lasting legacy from day one. At Avani, we create stylish and seamless experiences for modern travelers. We're looking for an experienced Director of Finance, or a very strong senior finance leader ready to step into this level, to lead all financial pre-opening activities and establish a strong foundation for long-term success.

What You'll Do

• Lead all finance pre-opening activities, including financial set-up, procurement governance, OS&E management, systems implementation, budgeting, controls, reporting, licensing support, banking relationships, and overall financial readiness ahead of opening.
• Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to support commercial decision-making and business growth.
• Work closely with JV partners, consultants, contractors, banks, auditors, local authorities, and external partners to support the pre-opening programme and build strong working relationships from the outset.
• Drive the hotel's financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and performance management.
• Oversee financial reporting, cash flow management, audits, statutory compliance, and tax requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Manage capital expenditure reviews, procurement controls, and investment analysis.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing Finance team.
• Build productive relationships with corporate teams, auditors, banks, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance leadership role within hospitality; candidates currently operating as a strong Financial Controller or Chief Accountant may also be considered.
• Proven track record of driving hotel financial performance and business results.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, taxation, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Experience with SunSystems, Opera, Micros, or similar hospitality platforms.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Pre-opening hotel experience is strongly preferred, with exposure to financial set-up, procurement governance, OS&E, systems implementation, and operational readiness.
• Experience working with owners, consultants, contractors, and local authorities during hotel development, renovation, or pre-opening projects would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and financial compliance frameworks.
• Previous finance leadership experience within Singapore hospitality would be advantageous.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a landmark hotel opening in Singapore.
• Join a globally recognised hospitality group.
• Work in a collaborative, people-focused culture.
• Play a key role in shaping the hotel's commercial and financial success from day one.
• Enjoy regional and international career development opportunities.
• Bring your expertise. Drive performance. Help shape the future of Avani Singapore.