Cluster Director of Finance Hilton Hotels

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Posted on 22 Oct

Experience

7 - 12 Years

Job Location

Egypt - Egypt

Education

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Maximize profitability and performance of Managed Hotels or cluster of hotels in scope

Partner with Central Corporate Functions to identify areas of opportunity, to increase revenues or reduce costs across the estates

Lead commercial financial analysis, monthly forecasts reviews and meetings, annual budget, cash flow analysis and other financial benchmarking and tools

Partner with General Managers, hotel management teams to identify opportunities for the hotels (cost savings; revenue initiatives; working capital improvements)

Serve as a strategic business partner and financial advisor to hotel management and ownership, lead monthly performance review meetings

Assist and advise team heads in the interpretation and analysis of financial data, recommending courses of action to maximize hotel profitability

Demonstrate full understanding of Lease / Management Agreements and related implications for hotels in scope for the role

Provide financial oversight of capital expenditure projects as necessary

Build competence with relevant Team Members through training, best practice sharing, recognition and rewards, and other professional development opportunities

Ensure hotels are in compliance with Corporate Policies (SPI s) and governmental rules and regulations and report irregularities and non-compliant situations as required by corporate guidelines

Ensure that the best interest of the hotels, Hilton International and owners are protected and seek advice from the Regional Director of Finance if and when needed

Provide direction and directives to the departmental team members in the performance of their duties for establishing work priorities and in achieving management objectives

Oversee and evaluate business processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness within the department

Ability to deliver presentations and effectively present to hotel team, owners and Regional team

Participate in and lead finance projects as and when required

Perform other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned or required

Ensure month-end reporting to owner and Hilton is completed within the deadlines

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferably with 7 years of relevant and progressive accounting or finance experience; preferably in hospitality industry

  • 4 years of experience in a managerial role would be an asset
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate effective goals, objectives and priorities with a long term perspective
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
  • Financial and operational analytical skills (operational analysis)
  • Knowledge of departmental and hotel operations
  • Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data Leadership and organizational skills (team orientation, flexible, adaptable)
  • Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts projections
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Additional Preferences:

  • Bachelors degree holder; preferably in Accounting or Finance
  • Holds Accounting certification ideally Egyptian Society of Auditors & Accountants - (ESAA), would be an asset

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Cluster Director Of Finance

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Hilton Hotels

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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