TREEHOUSE ADELAIDE (part of the Starwood family) - Pre Opening-Opening Crew 2026
Treehouse Hotels are modern, nostalgic, playful, and planet-kind—grown-up hideaways that spark childhood wonder while caring gently for the Earth. Treehouse Adelaide will be our very first perch in Australia: sun-splashed terraces, reclaimed timbers, kookaburra wake-up calls, and neighbours who share our zest for good times and green living.
Before guests climb the rope ladder and shout "I'm home", we need a financial storyteller who can sketch the numbers, carve the controls, and keep our eco-dream leafy and lucrative. Ready to balance sheets—and swing from them? Read on.
Key Outcomes
* Grow the business:
Deliver opening-year targets and support revenue and profit goals in partnership with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Management.
* Protect cash and value:
Manage working capital, cash flow, and capex to support operations, mitigate risk, and drive long-term value.
Finance Leadership
* Strategic partner:
Collaborate with the General Manager and leadership team on growth initiatives, resource allocation, and market opportunities.
* Financial oversight:
Lead budgeting, forecasting, P&L delivery and accuracy, internal controls, balance sheet management, and capital planning.
* Commercial performance:
Support pricing, mix, and inventory decisions to improve market share; coach department leaders on margin and cost management.
* Continuous improvement:
Review existing ways of working, introduce better tools and processes, and apply thoughtful, sustainable risk management.
Operational Excellence
* Standards and controls:
Develop SOPs and control frameworks aligned with local regulations and brand requirements.
* Systems ownership:
Select, implement, and manage finance systems that improve efficiency and decision-making.
* Audit readiness:
Coordinate internal, external, and regulatory audits and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
* Clear reporting:
Deliver on-time monthly reporting, reconciliations, tax requirements, ROI analyses, and reliable forecasts.
Stakeholder Management
* Owner communication:
Present financial performance clearly, including ROI, key trends, and recommended actions.
* Contract management:
Ensure leadership understands and operates within management agreements and related obligations.
* Relationship building:
Maintain strong working relationships with regional teams, auditors, vendors, and brand stakeholders.
Experience & Qualifications
* Experience:
4–5 years successful experience as a Director of Finance or Financial Controller (pre-opening experience in lifestyle hotels preferred).
* Technical strengths:
Cash management, forecasting, revenue strategy, budgeting, and project leadership.
* Commercial mindset:
Proven ability to translate market insight into measurable business outcomes.
* Owner relations:
Comfortable managing owner expectations and working with complex agreements.
* Planning capability:
Strong P&L analysis, multi-year forecasting, and capex planning skills.
* Communication:
Confident presenter with strong organisation and stakeholder management skills.
* Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar (CPA/CA preferred).
* Local knowledge:
Adelaide / Australian hospitality experience a must.
* Sustainability:
Genuine interest in sustainability; experience with eco-focused lifestyle brands is an advantage.
Why climb with us?
Because at Treehouse Adelaide every spreadsheet tells a story, every cent fuels sustainability, and every teammate believes business can be serious and seriously fun. Check us out -