Director of Finance

Hilton; Durban; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Director of Finance in Durban to lead financial performance and compliance efforts. This strategic position requires expertise in financial analysis and fostering relationships across various stakeholders to optimize profitability and uphold best practices within the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Experience at a hotel or industry level is desirable.
• Strong analytical and leadership abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand and drive the hotel's financial performance within policy and compliance.
• Develop strong relationships across stakeholders, including management and finance teams.
• Implement compliance processes related to management agreements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Financial analytical skills

Judgment and decision-making

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional certification (e.g., CIMA)

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted advisor to the business. This role attracts and retains top finance professionals, develops their skills, and enables them to thrive. The role communicates effectively with stakeholders, ensures a robust control and compliance environment, and supports the EMEA finance management company's value proposition, which appeals to existing and potential owners. The role partners with the business to maximize profits for shareholders and owners and strives 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 and performing all finance activities within the policy, regulatory, and contractual frameworks.

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 best-in-class hotel finance teams, including participating in relevant finance development programs.

You will also need to familiarize yourself with the hotel’s management agreement and implement processes to ensure compliance, reporting any issues of non-compliance to your supervisor.

What are we looking for?

• Strategic thinker with the ability to set effective goals and priorities with a long-term perspective
• Strong communication and negotiation skills across all management levels and external clients
• Financial and operational analytical skills
• Knowledge of hotel and departmental operations
• Judgment and decision-making abilities
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Leadership and organizational skills, with a team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable approach
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Additional Preferences:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certification (e.g., CIMA)
• Experience at hotel or industry level

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, offering a range of accommodations from luxury hotels to mid-priced hotels. With nearly a century of service, Hilton is committed to providing exceptional guest experiences worldwide. Our vision is "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality," and our team members are central to this mission.

About the company

Hilton is a global full-service hotel and resort brand and a flagship of a multinational hospitality company with 18 brands worldwide.

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