Director of Finance

A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

Job Description

As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for

Leading the hotel's financial strategy and operational performance

Overseeing all financial reporting processes and ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Establishing and optimising internal controls to safeguard the hotel's assets

Managing and developing the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

Reviewing and approving capital expenditure proposals in line with the hotel's strategic objectives

Developing and maintaining productive relationships with third parties in the region, including banks, auditors, and tax authorities

Collaborating closely with the Hotel General Manager and cross-functional Executive Team to drive overall hotel performance

Liaising with the Corporate Office to ensure alignment with group-wide financial policies and objectives

Preparing and presenting financial reports and analyses to senior management and stakeholders

Overseeing the annual budgeting process and regular forecasting exercises

Implementing and maintaining robust cost control measures across all departments

Ensuring compliance with local and international financial regulations and accounting standards

Managing cash flow and working capital to optimise the hotel's financial position

Overseeing the payroll process and ensuring accurate and timely payment of staff

Identifying opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost savings across the hotel operations

This role will be pivotal in establishing and driving the financial performance of the hotel, requiring a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field & professional accounting qualification

Minimum 5 years experience at managerial level that includes

Track record of driving hotel finance performance.

Strong technical accounting, finance & taxation skills.

Preparation, review, analysis & presentation of management & statutory reporting.

Extensive Knowledge of hotel internal controls.

Knowledge of budget process.

Team Management, with ability to meet tight deadlines & coach team.

Ability to communicate with stakeholders at various levels.

Rebranding/pre-opening experience & having set up and managed a cluster finance operation is an advantage.

English skills: excellent verbal and written communication is required.

Computer literate, including systems implementation & knowledge of Sun, Opera & Micros