Cluster Director of Finance📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Rotana Hotels is seeking a Cluster Director of Finance to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position is integral to providing essential financial support, expert advice, and guidance to the General Manager and the hotel team. The primary objective is to maximize value and enhance the quality of accounting and financial operations across the cluster of hotels.

Key Responsibilities

The Cluster Director of Finance will be responsible for maintaining robust financial records and systems, safeguarding company assets, ensuring compliance with fiscal and legal legislation, and adhering to company policies. This role involves analyzing, interpreting, and communicating financial data to facilitate sound commercial decisions and optimize profit potential for the hotels and the company.

• Conduct variance analysis on financial reports from properties and prepare comprehensive commentary for Financial Controllers, detailing actual property performance against plan and/or forecast.
• Initiate remedial actions where necessary based on performance analysis and ensure reports are distributed to the relevant General Manager, Area Vice President, and Corporate Office.
• Undertake field visits to all properties within the cluster, including a visit with the Corporate Vice President Finance.
• Review insurance coverage for all properties on an annual basis and provide recommendations for changes to the Corporate Vice President - Finance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• College/university degree graduate.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role.
• Preferable previous experience in the Middle East.
• Experience required: 2-5 years.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Finance and Accounting.
• Strong capabilities in Financial Analysis and Variance Analysis.
• Expertise in ensuring compliance with Fiscal and Legal Legislation and Company Policies.
• Skilled in Commercial Decision Making and Profit Maximization strategies.
• Experience in Insurance Coverage Review.
• Excellent Computer Literacy.
• Effective Communication Skills, with an excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated competencies in Understanding the Business, Influencing Outcomes, Planning for Business, Team Building, Valuing Diversity, Leading People, Adaptability, Drive for Results, Customer Focus, and Managing Operations.

Work Environment and Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with a solid finance background and a passion for quality and excellence. You should be detail-oriented and eager to share your desire to achieve the highest returns on investments with your team members.