Director of Finance Pre Opening Ritz Carlton Diriyah

About the Role

The Ritz-Carlton is seeking a Director of Finance for the pre-opening phase of The Ritz-Carlton Diriyah, Riyadh. This full-time role involves leading financial strategy and operations for a luxury hospitality destination located in Ad Dir'iyah, Saudi Arabia. The Director of Finance will serve as a strategic financial business leader, advising the General Manager and ownership group on financial performance and business strategy.

Role Purpose and Context

This position is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting functions to ensure strong financial performance while supporting operational excellence and guest experiences. The Director of Finance will contribute to shaping business strategy, identifying growth opportunities, driving profitability, and ensuring sound governance. The role requires a commercially astute finance leader with analytical skills and business partnership capabilities to guide the property towards sustainable success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the hotel’s financial strategy, aligning with property, ownership, and brand objectives.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and business analysis to maximize profitability and return on investment.
• Provide strategic guidance to the General Manager and Executive Committee on financial opportunities, risks, and performance trends.
• Oversee all accounting, reporting, audit, compliance, tax, and control processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and integrity.
• Manage working capital, cash flow, and financial resources in line with owner expectations and Marriott standards.
• Identify and implement cost optimization initiatives while maintaining The Ritz-Carlton's luxury service standards.
• Develop, mentor, and inspire a high-performing finance team through coaching, succession planning, and professional development.
• Build relationships with ownership representatives, corporate stakeholders, and operational leaders to support informed decision-making and long-term growth.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience (5-10 years) in finance leadership within luxury hospitality, hotels, resorts, or complex service-driven environments.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate financial data into business insights and operational actions.
• Strong commercial acumen, including expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, asset management, and profitability enhancement.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, ownership groups, and cross-functional teams.
• A leadership style that encourages accountability, development, transparency, and high performance.
• An appreciation for luxury hospitality and an understanding of how financial strategy supports guest experiences.

Work Environment

This role is based at The Ritz-Carlton Diriyah in Riyadh, Ad Dir'iyah, as part of a pre-opening team. The position operates within Marriott International, an organization committed to being an equal opportunity employer that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Closing Statement

This opportunity offers a role in shaping the financial strategy and commercial success of a luxury hospitality destination. The Ritz-Carlton focuses on delivering high standards of service and fostering a supportive environment for its associates.