Director of Finance

Embark on a journey of luxury and excellence with Sydney’s iconic first international 5-star hotel! Sofitel Sydney Wentworth offers an unforgettable luxury escape, where guests discover the perfect blend of the French Zest and Sofitel luxury. 

Following the successful relaunch and transformation of Sydney’s iconic landmark, we are setting a new benchmark for excellence.

Discover the perfect blend of classic European style and Sofitel Luxury, with 436 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, modern meeting and event spaces, contemporary cuisine with a French twist, and our executive Club lounge - Club Millésime.

Why Sofitel Sydney Wentworth?

• Prime location in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, with easy access to all public transport options.
• Opportunity to work within a 5-star luxury property.
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for your convenience
• Discounted parking on site
• $5 lunch buffet 
• Enjoy exclusive worldwide benefits on parking, accommodation, dining, and lifestyle services.

• Lead the preparation of all financial information, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and management reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and presentation to Accor and Owners’ standards
• Monitor and analyse financial performance across departments, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and deliver commercial outcomes
• Oversee all financial operations, including cashflow management, balance sheets, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, Capex approvals, insurance, and audits
• Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with Accor policies, legislation, and financial regulations, performing regular self-assessments and reviews
• Present financial results and insights to Owners, Department Heads, and other stakeholders in clear, professional, and impactful ways
• Mentor, develop, and lead the finance team to deliver high performance, accuracy, and timely reporting
• Collaborate with all departments, providing financial guidance, statistical analysis, and support to inform decision-making
• Approve and authorise payments, maintain supplier credit limits, manage debtor recovery, and ensure timely reconciliation of all accounts
• Champion Accor’s values, Heartist principles, and professional standards in all financial communications and leadership interactions

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; CPA/CA or equivalent highly desirable
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within luxury hospitality or multi-department operations
• Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and commercial analysis
• Hands-on experience managing cashflow, payroll, audits, Capex, and financial controls
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance teams
• Experience in presenting financial insights to senior management, Owners, and key stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of legislation, compliance, and accounting standards relevant to hospitality
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and professional integrity

Benefits, Rewards, Motivations   

• Industry benefits from including exclusive discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more in over 100 countries with Accor Hotels and our partners.
• Progressive leave policies including birthday leave, exam leave and 12 weeks parental leave.
• Onsite perks including complimentary dry cleaning, $5 lunch buffet & discounted city parking.
• Most importantly - work with and learn from industry experts with opportunities for development.

If you share our passion for hospitality, service excellence, innovation and drive, we would love to hear from you!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know. 

Please note that full working rights in Australia are required for this role.