Director of Finance and Business Support Full Time

About the job
About Us:

Curiosity is at the core of challenging the status quo and delivering defining and unique experiences. @ Hotel Indigo we do more than satisfy our guest’s curiosity, we inspire them! Connected to the local neighbourhood, infused in intriguing design, history and local flavours at every touch point. Every day at Hotel Indigo brings new discoveries, fresh experiences, and unexpected ideas.

The hotel boasts 269 uniquely decorated rooms, each designed to reflect the hotels neighbourhood story, the story of Dubai. Other facilities that our guests can expect include an infinity pool deck, fully equipped fitness centre and our neighbourhood café and bar, both offering seamless service and array of experiences reflecting this expressive neighbourhood. As the first lifestyle branded hotel of IHG in the Middle East, this exciting boutique hotel really is something to be part of.

At Hotel Indigo® we deliver inspired service. In all we do, we are vibrant, curious and original.
Be vibrant by carrying ourselves in a way that says to our guests we are energetic, motivated, and confident.
Be curious by being aware of our hotel and neighbourhood and going out of our way to help guests learn and discover what’s going on.
Be original by building connections with our guests and being imaginative to create memorable experiences.

Your day-to-day:

We are now looking for an out of the box financial trailblazer to join forces with the young, dynamic and eclectic team of this gee-whiz lifestyle hotel. As the Director of Finance and Business Support, you will need to strike the bullseye on financial targets including overhead and related efficiency targets, overall budget, as well as the Hotels GOP & revenue targets. We’re looking for someone that isn’t scared to go against the grain, take on challenges like a BOSS, and someone who aspires to be part of the coolest team in the neighbourhood.

If you’re who we are looking for, you will be able to ensure that the department’s financial activities align with the IHG financial strategy and that the hotel’s financial policies have been effectively implemented. You should enjoy juggling daily bank reconciliations, general cashiering, payroll processing in conjunction with IHG, AP & AR, purchasing, reports, following tax legislations, developing and implementing financial control procedures and systems as well as compiling and maintaining the General manager and Department Heads budget and forecasts relating to all activities of the hotel. If what we have mentioned makes you jump for joy and if you have craze for numbers… you’re good to go!

What we need from you:

To be successful in this role, you must be responsible for the accuracy and consistency of all financial data submitted to the General Manager, IHG, and hotel owners, as well as the accurate and timely preparation of all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. You will be held accountable for the annual budgets and monthly projections.

The leading candidate will have a track record of stellar internal stakeholder and owner management, brand delivery expertise, and the power to influence and impact the overall IHG and hotel agenda and implementation.

What we Offer:

Join us and not only can you benefit from the world of variety and opportunity that comes with working for a global organization, you can also look forward to being part of a company that will appreciate you for being you. We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefit package. What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start with IHG, be involved and grow. So, whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have room to be yourself.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale boutique brand that captures the true spirit of the neighborhoods our hotels belong to. With over 125 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries. Opening the door to meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.