Director of Finance - Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Hilton

Dubai
Permanent
Full-time

18 days ago

A Director of Finance 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.What will I be doing?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. Specifically, you will be responsible:

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

What are we looking for?A Director of Finance serving Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

Relevant degree, in Finance or related business discipline, from an academic institution
Previous experience in a similar role
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

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

Luxury hospitality experience in a similar role

Knowledge of commercial business, specially as it relates to hotel management
Previous experience in the hospitality industry
Experience with the PeopleSoft system

What will it be like to work for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts?Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalised attention of True Waldorf Service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value of personalised attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may just be the person we are looking for!

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