Director of Finance

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

**Position Statement**

The Director of Finance is an integral part of the 4D structure within the hotel, providing support and technical expertise to other members of the team. This role is responsible for all accounting and financial requirements for the hotel in an environment of tight control. He / she will provide financial support, advice and expertise to the General Manager and hotel team, with the aim of maximizing value, developing the quality of the Finance function within the hotel.

**What will I be doing?**

As the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
**Financial Accounting & Control**
- Manage hotel accounting records and reports in compliance with statutory, corporate, and owner requirements.
- Ensure accuracy and reconciliation of balance sheet and accounts.
- Maintain effective internal controls over assets, liabilities, revenue, and costs.
- Ensure compliance with management, lease, and legal agreements.
- Safeguard contracts, permits, and licenses, and oversee audits and corrective actions.

**Management Reporting**
- Deliver timely, accurate, and action-driven financial reports.
- Use KPIs, benchmarking, and scorecards to drive performance analysis and decision-making.
- Ensure all internal and external reports reconcile and are supported by documentation.

**Business Support**
- Advise GM and leadership team on financial performance and commercial initiatives.
- Evaluate business proposals and support major decisions with financial insights.

**Systems & IT**
- Optimize financial systems and data integrity.
- Collaborate with IT to enhance reporting, processing, and efficiency.
- Ensure system security, maintenance, and issue resolution.

**Strategic Planning & Forecasting**
- Support strategic hotel planning with financial insight.
- Lead budget and forecast cycles, identifying trends and risks.
- Provide forward-looking analysis and ensure clear communication of business outlooks.

**People Development**
- Ensure performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
- Promote financial literacy across departments.

**Cash & Working Capital Management**
- Minimize working capital and optimize cash flow.
- Oversee bank reconciliations, cash forecasts, and credit control processes.
- Review AR with Commercial Director and maintain reserves for doubtful debts.

**Cost Management**
- Analyze cost drivers and identify efficiency opportunities.
- Benchmark costs and ensure value-for-money purchasing.
- Lead by example in maintaining a cost-effective finance operation.

**What are we looking for?**

A Director of Finance serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

- University qualification and above.
- Finance / Accounting major and certified, e.g. ACCA/ CPA.
- 5 years in hotel accounting with at least 2 years in similar position with an international hotel.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all