Director of Finance

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company in Singapore is seeking a Director of Finance to manage all accounting and financial requirements for their hotel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hotel accounting, with significant experience in financial reporting and cost management. Responsibilities include advising the General Manager on financial performance, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting strategic planning initiatives. Candidates should have a finance/accounting qualification and relevant certifications, with at least 5 years of hotel accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in hotel accounting with at least 2 years in a similar position with an international hotel.
• Strong background in financial systems and data integrity.
• Ability to deliver timely and accurate financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage hotel accounting records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Advise GM on financial performance and commercial initiatives.
• Support strategic planning with financial insights.

Skills

Hotel accounting

Financial reporting

Cost management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

University qualification

Finance / Accounting major

Certified (e.g. ACCA/ CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Director of Finance - NoMad Singapore

Job Number: HOT0C4FW

Work Locations

NoMad Singapore 230 Orchard Road Singapore 238854

The best of New York hospitality with Singapore flair.

THE NoMad WAY

Hospitality is at the core of what we do and who we are. It’s more than just a job; it’s a path to a career with the best in our industry. Our brand new property will build our vision to be a thriving hotel combining the best of New York hospitality with Singaporean flair. Our values connect us; our behaviours guide us; and our non-negotiables drive us.

Welcome to NoMad Singapore.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts With You

The Director of Finance is an integral part of the leadership structure within the hotel, providing support and technical expertise to other members of the team. This role is responsible for all accounting and financial requirements for the hotel in an environment of tight control. He / she will provide financial support, advice and expertise to the General Manager and hotel team, with the aim of maximizing value, developing the quality of the Finance function within the hotel.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Manage hotel accounting records and reports in compliance with statutory, corporate, and owner requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and reconciliation of balance sheet and accounts.
• Maintain effective internal controls over assets, liabilities, revenue, and costs.
• Ensure compliance with management, lease, and legal agreements.
• Safeguard contracts, permits, and licenses, and oversee audits and corrective actions.

Management Reporting

• Deliver timely, accurate, and action-driven financial reports.
• Use KPIs, benchmarking, and scorecards to drive performance analysis and decision-making.
• Ensure all internal and external reports reconcile and are supported by documentation.

Business Support

• Advise GM and leadership team on financial performance and commercial initiatives.
• Evaluate business proposals and support major decisions with financial insights.

Systems & IT

• Optimize financial systems and data integrity.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance reporting, processing, and efficiency.
• Ensure system security, maintenance, and issue resolution.

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Support strategic hotel planning with financial insight.
• Lead budget and forecast cycles, identifying trends and risks.
• Provide forward-looking analysis and ensure clear communication of business outlooks.

People Development

• Ensure performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.

Cash & Working Capital Management

• Minimize working capital and optimize cash flow.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash forecasts, and credit control processes.
• Review AR with Commercial Director and maintain reserves for doubtful debts.

Cost Management

• Analyze cost drivers and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Benchmark costs and ensure value-for-money purchasing.
• Lead by example in maintaining a cost-effective finance operation.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

A Director of Finance is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• University qualification and above.
• Finance / Accounting major and certified, e.g. ACCA/ CPA.
• 5 years in hotel accounting with at least 2 years in similar position with an international hotel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.