Finance Director - Pre-Opening & Strategy (Hospitality)

Avani Hotel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Avani Singapore is seeking a Director of Finance to lead all pre-opening financial activities, governance, and reporting for a landmark hospitality project. You will work with owners, leadership, and external partners to establish strong financial foundations from day one.

Candidates should have at least 5 years in senior finance roles within hospitality, knowledge of SG accounting standards, and pre-opening project exposure.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Pre-opening hotel experience is strongly preferred, with exposure to financial set-up and OS&E.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance pre-opening activities including financial setup, budgeting, controls, and reporting.
• Partner with General Manager and leadership to support commercial decisions and growth.
• Oversee capital expenditure reviews, procurement controls, and investment analysis.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing Finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

SunSystems

Opera

Micros

Job description

Avani Singapore is seeking a Director of Finance to lead all pre-opening financial activities, governance, and reporting for a landmark hospitality project. You will work with owners, leadership, and external partners to establish strong financial foundations from day one.

Candidates should have at least 5 years in senior finance roles within hospitality, knowledge of SG accounting standards, and pre-opening project exposure.