Director of Finance & Business Support (Pre-Opening) – Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street
One of Melbourne's most iconic CBD arcades is fast transforming into a landmark retail and holiday destination. The redevelopment of "Melbourne Walk" Arcade will soon see IHG's first Australian dual-branded hotel project. Nestled in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant CBD, this project combines the boutique charm of Hotel Indigo with the modern comfort of Holiday Inn, offering a unique blend of hospitality experiences across 452 rooms.
We are on the lookout for a Director of Finance & Business Support to lead the financial strategy and operations across these flagship properties. The ideal candidate will partner with the General Manager and senior leadership team to drive financial performance, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and support the overall business objectives.
A little taste of your day-to-day
Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the finance and leadership, ensuring alignment with the hotel's financial goals and objectives.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Monitor financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to optimize profitability.
Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to hotel owners and IHG Support Centre.
Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations. Maintain robust internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
Cost Management: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards. Analyse financial data to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Collaboration: Work closely with General Manager and department heads to support business strategies and financial decision-making. Collaborate with the regional and corporate finance teams on financial planning and analysis.
What we need from you
Ability to work autonomously and manage workload and key deliverables within a project opening timeline.
High level communication and relationship management skills, collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.
Strong business acumen and knowledge of financial management principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
Capacity to build and lead a high-performing finance team and commitment to developing and coaching hotel leaders on financial practices and processes.
Extensive experience within hotel operations in a senior finance role and (ideally) prior involvement in a pre-opening.
Experience working in a multi-property or cluster environment is highly desirable.
Tertiary education within a Business, Finance, Accounting or related field (preferred). A Master's degree or CPA/CA qualification is preferred.
What you can expect from us
Not only will you benefit from a truly unique and career-defining opportunity as part of this exciting hotel opening, but you'll receive a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work and a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
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