JUMP TO CONTENT
  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. FAIRMONT
  4. Finance

__jobinformationwidget.freetext.LocationText__

Fairmont Baku - Flame Towers, Baku, Azerbaijan

__jobinformationwidget.freetext.ExternalReference__

REF78368Z

Director of Finance and Business Support

Region

Luxury & Lifestyle


Company Description

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"


Job Description

Business Partnering and Performance Management

  • Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service.
  • Build strong working relationships with all Department Heads to provide financial insights and guide short- and long-term planning.
  • Review and analyze departmental financial performance, variances, forecasts, and budgets; challenge and propose strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to business decisions regarding revenue generation, expenditures, and investment opportunities.
  • Support corrective action planning from internal/external audit findings.
  • Drive financial literacy across the hotel leadership team to strengthen fiscal responsibility.
  • Attend and contribute to weekly Revenue Meetings, focusing on revenue growth and profitability.
  • Maximize GOP Flow through across all departments.
  • Maintain a strong and positive relationship with hotel owners, responding proactively to requests and initiatives.

Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis

  • Analyze and interpret financial data; communicate key variances and trends in an actionable format.
  • Lead monthly financial reporting, balance sheet review, and operational performance analysis.
  • Assist in preparing the annual operating, capital, and rolling forecast budgets.
  • Develop methods and procedures that improve forecasting, labor standards, and financial planning accuracy.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to hotel management, corporate offices, and ownership.
  • Manage the capital process, fixed asset tracking, and adherence to chart of accounts standards.

Compliance

  • Ensure financial reporting and practices comply policies, Uniform System of Accounts, and local fiscal regulations.
  • Safeguard hotel assets and enforce Management Agreement terms.
  • Maintain all legal, financial, and contractual records securely and up-to-date.
  • Ensure full compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.

Controls and Policies

  • Monitor and audit internal control systems regularly.
  • Enforce segregation of duties for non-compatible financial functions.
  • Approve all cash disbursements, rebates, and allowances in accordance with policies.
  • Develop and maintain local internal control procedures in compliance with corporate standards.

People and Talent Management

  • Optimize departmental staffing and succession planning.
  • Recruit, orient, and train Finance team members according to company guidelines.
  • Foster professional development, mentorship, and high-potential talent identification.
  • Conduct performance appraisals, coaching, and disciplinary processes.
  • Maintain a positive and productive team environment through regular communication and engagement

Qualifications

  • 7 years of financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Fluency in English, verbally &  written;
  • MBA in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required;
  • Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis.
  • Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
  • Highly responsible and reliable.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

LET YOUR PASSION SHINE

We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

LEARN ABOUT US

Let your passion shine

We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

JOIN US