Finance Head

Job Description : Finance Head for one of the leading Five Star Hotel in UAE. Job Title: Finance Head - Hotel Industry (UAE) Job Location: Dubai Job Summary: We are looking for a dynamic Head Finance with a minimum of 15 years of work experience post qualification, including a minimum of 5 to 6 years of managerial experience within the hotel industry in the UAE. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial operations, leading a team of financial professionals, and ensuring the efficient financial management of the hotel operations. Key Responsibilities: • Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and implement financial plans, budgets, and forecasts in alignment with organizational objectives. • Financial Reporting and Compliance: Good understanding of IFRS and Statutory accounting principles. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, local laws, regulations, and company policies. • Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to optimize working capital and support operational requirements. • Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals, providing guidance, support, and fostering a high-performance culture. Financial Operations Management: Proficiency in computer software systems such as MS Office and knowledge in PeopleSoft, Opera / Micros / Sun / Hyperion etc. Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll. • Financial Strategy and Decision-Making: Collaborate with executive leadership to formulate financial strategies and policies that align with organizational goals and objectives. Generate and discuss with relevant parties special operation analysis reports with a strategic objective of minimizing the variance: performance versus budget and versus prior year, flow through analysis, outlet menu engineering, profit margin analysis, manning structure and payroll cost, etc. Qualifications and Experience: • Chattered Accountant, or a professional finance qualification (e.g., CMA, CFA, ACCA) is highly preferred. • Strong knowledge of UAE accounting and tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and hotel industry financial best practices. • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Proficient in financial software and systems (e.g., ERP systems, financial modeling tools).

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