Director of Finance and Business Support Role
At our hotel, we are seeking a Director of Finance and Business Support to lead our financial strategy. The ideal candidate will work closely with the General Manager and senior leadership team to drive financial performance, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and support overall business objectives.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
* Providing strategic financial leadership and direction to the finance and leadership team, ensuring alignment with the hotel's financial goals and objectives.
* Leading the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Monitoring financial performance and providing insights and recommendations to optimise profitability.
* Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.
* Ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations, maintaining robust internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
* Identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
* Analysing financial data to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
* Leading, mentoring, and developing the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
* Collaborating with General Manager and department heads to support business strategies and financial decision-making.
This is a pivotal role in supporting the success of our hotel, and we are seeking a talented professional with a perfect blend of strategic vision, operational understanding, people leadership, and extensive financial expertise and business acumen.
The ideal candidate will possess:
* The ability to work autonomously and manage workload and key deliverables within a project timeline.
* High level communication and relationship management skills, collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.
* Strong business acumen and knowledge of financial management principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
* Proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
* Capacity to build and lead a high-performing finance team and commitment to developing and coaching hotel leaders on financial practices and processes.
* Prior experience within hotel operations in a senior finance role, with experience in luxury brands being advantageous.
* Tertiary education within a Business, Finance, Accounting or related field, with a Master's degree or CPA/CA qualification being preferred.
* Full Australian working rights.
In return for your hard work, you can expect a range of benefits that support your well-being, including:
* Onsite car parking
* Dry cleaning
* Paid birthday leave
* Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts
* Enhanced parental leave
* Proactive health days and flexible work options
* Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program
* IHG Career Milestone celebrations