Director of Finance

The iconic Queen Elizabeth II (QE2) is a historic gem and the only floating hotel in Dubai. The hotel features 447 distinctive rooms. A one-of-a-kind entertainment destination, rich in history where the past is relived in the luxury of today. Guest experience is a true British heritage and history with a visit to one of the world's most celebrated ocean liners, now permanently docked in the new marina at Dubai's Port Rashid in the UAE. 

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the General Manager, you are part of the executive committee and bring your expertise to support the executive department and all operational departments in their choices, decisions and their search for quality and results. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and manage the Finance departments (Accounting, FP&A, Payroll, IT, Purchasing, Cost control) and ensure that all accounting, legal and group standards are respected.

• Act as the guardian of hotel performance, informing and challenging other departments in order to achieve owner’s expectation of asset performance.

• Control capital expenditure and manage cash flow.

• Ensure a good communication of finance information & maintain excellent relationship and partnership with all the different stakeholders (Owners, Accor operations teams, Accor finance teams etc, external auditors etc…)

• Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts closures within the deadlines set and using the tools defined by Accor.

• Strengthen & analyse the accounting information to prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

• Update the accounting and internal control process.

• Responsible for all internal and external reporting (daily, weekly, monthly, annual).

• Supervise the preparation of the financial audit and coordinate the audit process.

• Establish and lead the Strategic 5Y plan, the annual budget and the monthly forecast in collaboration with the different departments.

• Support the operational departments, provide advise, recommendations and solutions in order to improve the performance.

• In collaboration with the Sales and Marketing Department and the Revenue Management Department, analyse the commercial operations and competitive trends to establish tactical recommendations and strategies for the short, medium and long term.

• Ensure accounting migration and implementation of new tools such as dematerialized flow management, etc if relevant and needed.

• Supervision of purchasing and IT matters .

Experience and Personal Attributes 

• Previous experience in a similar position in Hospitality Industry, Luxury hotels is a plus.

• Knowledge of USALI accounting standards

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and other relevant applications

• University degree in a related area of study

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Particularly responsible and reliable and demonstrating leadership skills

• Ability to work in a team environment