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 reportsWork with the Finance Managers/General/Hotel Manager to provide full and accurate forecasting and budgeting proposals within the hotelPrepare capital reviews as required by the General/Hotel Manager and/or Accounting and Finance DepartmentsDevelop best practice financial accounting and control procedures and continually review the process and procedures to maximise impact and efficiencyEnsure the balance sheets are a fair reflection of the assets and liabilities of the hotelsLead monthly finance update meetings with General Manager/Hotel teamComply with Hilton policies and procedures across the area, maximising performance on the Finance Balanced ScorecardAct in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when requiredReview regularly the balance sheets, ensure reconciliations are performed of all cluster hotels controlled accounts and explain all balances even if reconciled elsewhereAssist Heads of the Department to improve their financial awareness and provide them with relevant financial information for their operationsServe your role and Team in an environmentally-conscience mannerWhat 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 institutionPrevious experience in a similar roleOrganisation, planning skills and the ability to prioritiseRigorous commitment to accuracy and detailNegotiation and influencing skillsEffective management skills (upwards and downwards) and the willingness to coach and train othersPositive attitude and excellent communication skillsIt would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

　　Luxury hospitality experience in a similar roleKnowledge of commercial business, specially as it relates to hotel managementPrevious experience in the hospitality industryExperience with the PeopleSoft system * What will it be like to work forWaldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts? *Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environmentand the personalised attention of True Waldorf Service that creates a singularexperience. If you understand the value of personalised attention and know howto treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same richlevel of customer service, you may just be the person we are looking for!

　　Job: Finance

　　Title: Director of Finance - Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

　　Location: null

　　Requisition ID: HOT0A791

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