Director Of Finance

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Director of Finance for their hotel in Durban. This strategic role requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to ensure effective financial management and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accounting or Finance and have experience in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with effective goal-setting abilities.
• Experience in hotel level or within the industry is preferred.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of financial data.

Responsibilities

• Drive the hotel's financial performance within policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Partner with the General Manager to maximize profits for shareholders.
• Ensure compliance with management agreements and report non-compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional certification (e.g., CIMA)

Tools

MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description - Director of Finance (HOT0BNWQ)Job Number : HOT0BNWQWork Location : Hilton Durban, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban, The role aims to be recognized as a trusted advisor to the business.

This role attracts and retains top-tier finance professionals, develops their skills, and enables them to thrive.

The role involves effective communication with stakeholders, ensuring a robust control and compliance environment, and supporting the EMEA finance management company's value proposition, which is attractive to current and prospective owners.

The role partners with the business to maximize profits for shareholders and owners and drives innovation to deliver an industry-leading, efficient finance organization.What will I be doing?The Director of Finance is responsible for understanding and driving the hotel's financial performance, performing all finance activities within the policy, regulatory, and contractual framework.The role involves partnering with the General Manager and developing strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders, including Hotel Finance, Commercial, IT, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Shared Service Centers (if applicable), Owners, Asset Managers, and Regional Operations Finance.

The Director of Finance will work closely with all Business Partners to develop top-tier hotel finance teams, including participation in relevant finance development programs.You will also ensure compliance with the management agreement for the hotel by implementing appropriate processes and procedures and reporting any non-compliance issues to your supervisor.What are we looking for?Strategic thinker with the ability to set effective goals, objectives, and priorities with a long-term perspectiveStrong communication and negotiation skills (with all management levels and external clients)Financial and operational analytical skills (including operational analysis)Knowledge of departmental and hotel operationsJudgment in evaluating situations and making sound decisionsAbility to analyze and interpret financial dataLeadership and organizational skills (team-oriented, flexible, adaptable)Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from multiple sources and produce reports, forecasts, and projectionsProficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Additional Preferences : University degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certification (e.g., CIMA)Experience at hotel level or within the industryWhat will it be like to work for Hilton?Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, offering a range of accommodations from luxury full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels.

For nearly a century, Hilton has provided business and leisure travelers with excellent accommodations, service, amenities, and value.

Hilton is committed to delivering 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 memorable hospitality experiences worldwide every day.

Our Team Members are at the heart of this mission!

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