Key Responsibilities

• Oversight over timely preparation of accurate financial information in harmony with corporate group reporting deadlines
• Consistent compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements and delivery of strategic projects to the leadership team
• Provide inspiring and strategic leadership while directing activities in support of the group mission vision, core values, standards and policies
• Develop, achieve and exceed specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise & accomplish regional financial objectives
• Collaborate with regional business unit management to present progress updates to finance leadership
• Responsible for the efficient running of the finance function in line with group corporate strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting team, stakeholder, guest and owner expectations.
• Partner & collaborate with cross functional regional management and the corporate office on existing & evolving issues
• Coordinate yearly budget preparation, reviewing monthly forecasts & financial performance, directing preparation of budgets, reviewing budget proposals as well as overseeing compilation of supporting backup & justifications

Key Requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related professional qualification
• 5-10 yrs proven experience in a similar role in hospitality
• Proven track record of strategically driven hospitality business unit finance performance
• Ability to manage multiple projects and business unit finances in a multi-tiered group environment
• Ability to effectively communicate & collaborate with stakeholders cross-functionally at all levels
• Ability to work well under pressure exercising sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively handle multiple concurrent demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities
• Professional disposition with conflict resolution abilities; people oriented and results driven
• Effective team leadership with ability to meet set deadlines & coach team to exceed expectations