Director Of Finance - Vintage Grand Hotel

Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and implement financial plans budgets and forecasts in alignment with organizational objectives.

Financial Reporting and Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards local laws regulations and company policies.

Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to optimize working capital and support operational requirements.

Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals providing guidance support and fostering a highperformance culture.

Financial Operations Management: Oversee daytoday financial operations including accounts payable accounts receivable general ledger and payroll.

Financial Strategy and DecisionMaking: Collaborate with executive leadership to formulate financial strategies and policies that align with organizational goals and objectives. Generate and discuss with relevant parties special operation analysis reports with a strategic objective of minimizing the variance: performance versus budget and versus prior year flow through analysis outlet menu engineering profit margin analysis manning structure and payroll cost etc

We are looking for a dynamic Head of Finance / Finance Manager with a minimum of 15 to 20 years of work experience post qualification including a minimum of 5 to 6 years of managerial experience within the hotel industry in the UAE. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial operations leading a team of financial professionals and ensuring the efficient financial management of the hotel operations.

Chartered Accountant or a professional finance qualification (e.g. CMA CFA ACCA) is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of UAE accounting and tax regulations financial reporting standards and hotel industry financial best practices.

Proficiency in computer software systems such as MS Office and knowledge in Opera / Micros / Sun / Hyperion etc (exposure to working in a Marriott financial information system is preferred)

Good understanding of IFRS and Statutory accounting principles (add it as part of reporting & compliance)

Excellent proficiency in Excel PowerBi and other reports related software

Smart and proactive

Experience in Finance division of a trading business a plus