Director of Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the hotel’s finance and accounting department, acting as a strategic advisor to the General Manager and Executive Committee.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to hotel owners/representatives, ensuring compliance with the terms of the Hotel Management Agreement.
• Identify new business opportunities, revenue optimizations, and cost-containment strategies to maximize Gross Operating Profit (GOP).

• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as per Kempinski guidelines.
• Conduct monthly P&L reviews with operational department heads, analyzing financial variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Submit quarterly self-assessments and corporate financial packages as required by regional leadership.

• Partner with the General Manager to develop the hotel’s annual operating budget, business plan, and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) plan.
• Drive rolling revenue and expense forecasts, maintaining high accuracy.
• Oversee cash management, liquidity, bank reconciliations, and working capital optimisation.

• Design, enforce, and maintain robust internal financial control environments to protect assets and eliminate fraud risks.
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors, implementing recommendations efficiently.
• Ensure strict compliance with local laws, corporate insurance policies, labor laws, licenses, and tax obligations.

• Supervise purchasing, store operations, credit management, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
• Safeguard all hotel contracts, lease agreements, operational licenses, and legal documents.
• Track capital expenditure spending against approved CapEx budgets.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or MBA (Finance) is strongly preferred. 
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Director of Finance (or senior Assistant Director of Finance ready to step up) within a 5-star international luxury hotel chain.
• Languages: Fluency in English (written & spoken) is mandatory. Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Competencies: Strong strategic thinker, ethical, persuasive communicator, analytical, and comfortable presenting directly to owners and board members.
  Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in hotel accounting software (e.g., Opera PMS, SunSystems, Material Control/FBM, Oracle).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with local GCC tax regulations

Why Join Kempinski

About
Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.