Cluster Director of Finance

Kerten Hospitality

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy and planning across the cluster during pre-opening phase

• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership and ownership, providing strategic financial direction

• Drive financial performance, investment decisions, and long-term value creation

• Establish and implement financial structures, policies, and reporting frameworks across all properties

• Lead the development of pre-opening budgets, forecasts, and cash flow strategies

• Ensure readiness of systems, controls, and processes prior to opening

• Oversee all financial operations across multiple properties, ensuring consistency and accuracy

• Lead financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis at cluster level

• Monitor cash flow, financial risks, and overall performance

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax requirements, and corporate standards

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls and audit processes

• Oversee financial governance across all properties within the cluster

• Partner closely with operations to support commercial strategy and business performance

• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve profitability

• Support procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and cost optimisation

• Build, lead, and develop finance teams across the cluster

• Establish clear structures, accountability, and performance standards

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability building during pre-opening

What we are looking for

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA/ACCA preferred)

• 10+ years of hospitality finance experience, including multi-property and pre-opening exposure

• Strong experience in financial strategy, governance, and system implementation

• In-depth understanding of local financial regulations, tax, and compliance requirements

• Proven ability to lead finance functions in complex, multi-asset environments

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

• Advanced proficiency in financial systems (PMS, POS, ERP) and reporting tools

• Fluent in English and Arabic