- Full-Time
- Permanent
- FAIRMONT
- Finance
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Fairmont Baku - Flame Towers, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Director of Finance and Business Support
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
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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
- 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.
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