Cluster Financial Controller

About the Role
Join a team dedicated to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality, where your passion for finance can make a significant impact. As part of a supportive environment, you will oversee financial management across several properties, ensuring that financial operations align with the organization's strategic goals. Your role will involve budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and compliance while working closely with various teams and providing crucial financial insights to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee financial operations, accounting, and reporting across all cluster properties.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor hotel financial performance, revenue, expenses, GOP, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial business plans.
• Monitor actual financial performance against approved budgets.
• Analyze financial variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Support management in achieving financial targets and business objectives.

Cost Control & Profitability

• Monitor operational expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure effective control of departmental budgets and operating costs.
• Review payroll expenses, overtime, and manpower costs in coordination with People & Culture.
• Monitor food and beverage costs, inventory, and stock controls.
• Drive financial efficiency and profitability across all properties.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital across the cluster.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collection activities.
• Ensure timely supplier payments and proper management of outstanding balances.
• Monitor credit policies, debtor aging, and collection performance.
• Ensure effective cash management and banking procedures.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and strengthen financial controls across all cluster properties.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and UAE statutory requirements.
• Monitor purchasing, procurement, payment, and authorization procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation and financial transaction controls.
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions.

Cluster Coordination & Leadership

• Lead, guide, and support the finance teams across all assigned properties.
• Standardize financial reporting, procedures, and controls across the cluster.
• Conduct regular financial reviews and property visits.
• Work closely with Cluster General Managers, HODs, and Finance teams to improve financial performance.
• Support the development, training, and succession planning of finance team members.

Business Partnering

• Act as a financial business partner to the Cluster General Manager and hotel management teams.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Work closely with People & Culture, Procurement, Revenue, Sales, and Operations.
• Participate in management meetings, budget reviews, and business planning sessions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities to support sustainable business growth.

Reporting & Administration

• Ensure timely submission of all financial reports and monthly closing requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Prepare consolidated cluster financial performance reports.
• Monitor compliance with corporate reporting deadlines and financial procedures.
• Ensure proper maintenance of accounting systems and financial records.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of annual budget and financial targets.
• GOP and EBITDA performance.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Budget variance and operating cost control.
• Payroll and manpower cost management.
• Cash flow and working capital management.
• Accounts receivable and collection performance.
• Inventory and stock variance control.
• Internal and external audit compliance.
• Timely closure of audit findings.
• Finance team productivity and development.
• Overall financial performance and profitability across the cluster.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in hotel finance or accounting, preferably within an international hotel group.
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance management position.
• Experience managing multi-property or cluster finance operations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost control, and internal audit.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in hotel financial systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Additional Information

• This role offers a supported introduction to the organization’s digital ecosystem, with mentorship and exposure to multiple hotel brands and markets.
• The company values creativity, teamwork, and a diverse and inclusive workplace, alongside responsible hospitality and ethical business practices.

Job Category: Finance
Job Type: Permanent
Job Schedule: Full-Time