Director of Finance - Shared Services

Job Description

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Act as the financial advisor to the General Manager, providing insights to support strategic and commercial decision-making.

• Lead budget preparation, forecasting, long-term planning, and monthly performance reviews.

• Analyze business results, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to drive profitability.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with Minor Hotels standards and local accounting requirements.

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.

• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly financial review meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Cost Control, Profitability & Efficiency

• Monitor and manage hotel expenses to align with business targets.

• Support department heads in cost management, productivity improvement, and margin enhancement.

• Ensure accurate inventory management and oversee procurement, receiving, and stores functions.

Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with Minor Hotels finance policy, internal audit standards, and local statutory laws.

• Coordinate internal and external audits, follow up on action plans, and maintain a high standard of governance.

• Mitigate financial risk through proactive monitoring and controls.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team to ensure high performance and strong succession planning.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaborative cross-functional support.

• Drive financial awareness across hotel leadership through training and business partnering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred.

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in hotel finance, with at least 2 years in a senior finance leadership role.

• Strong understanding of hospitality operations, financial controls, and management reporting.

• Experience working within an international hotel brand environment preferred.

Additional Information

• A unique opportunity to shape the culture and standards of a prestigious properties in Qatar.

• Competitive salary and benefits in line with industry standards.

• Career development opportunities within Minor Hotels Group.

• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.