Director of Finance Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah Hilton Dubai

As Director of Finance, you will lead the Finance department and associated operations such that account management, reporting, and interdepartmental and vendor relations are managed to optimise the hotels profitability. There is no gender restriction for this job, both males and females can apply for this job.

Responsibilities of Director of Finance

• Ensure that Finance teams are providing month end closing and all other required management reports.
• Work with the Finance Managers / General/Hotel Manager to provide full and accurate forecasting and budgeting proposals within the hotel.
• Prepare capital reviews as required by the General/Hotel Manager and/or Accounting and Finance Departments.
• Develop best practice financial accounting and control procedures and continually review the process and procedures to maximise impact and efficiency.
• Ensure the balance sheets are a fair reflection of the assets and liabilities of the hotels.
• Lead monthly finance update meetings with General Manager/Hotel team.
• Comply with Hilton policies and procedures across the area, maximising performance on the Finance Balanced Scorecard.
• Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when required.
• Review regularly the balance sheets, ensure reconciliations are performed of all cluster hotels controlled accounts and explain all balances even if reconciled elsewhere.
• Assist Heads of the Department to improve their financial awareness and provide them with relevant financial information for their operations.
• Serve your role and Team in an environmentally-conscience manner.

Requirements of Director of Finance

• Master’s/Bachelors or Degree, in Finance or related business discipline, from an academic institution.
• 3+ years previous experience in a similar role.
• Luxury hospitality experience in a similar role is a plus.
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry

Skills and Knowledge Desired

• Knowledge of commercial business, specially as it relates to hotel management.
• Organisation, planning skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Rigorous commitment to accuracy and detail.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Effective management skills (upwards and downwards) and the willingness to coach and train others.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

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