What You'll Do
Lead all finance pre-opening activities, including financial set-up, procurement governance, OS&E management, systems implementation, budgeting, controls, reporting, licensing support, banking relationships, and overall financial readiness ahead of opening
Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to support commercial decision-making and business growth
Work closely with JV partners, consultants, contractors, banks, auditors, local authorities, and external partners to support the pre-opening programme and build strong working relationships from the outset
Drive the hotel's financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and performance management
Oversee financial reporting, cash flow management, audits, statutory compliance, and tax requirements
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices
Manage capital expenditure reviews, procurement controls, and investment analysis
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing Finance team
Build productive relationships with corporate teams, auditors, banks, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders