The role aims to be recognized as trusted advisors to the business. This role attracts and retains best-in-class finance professionals, develops their finance team and enables them to Thrive. The role communicates with impact to all stakeholders, ensures a robust control and compliance environment and enables the APAC finance management company value proposition which is attractive to existing and new owners. The role partners with our business to maximize profit for our shareholders and owners and innovates to deliver an industry leading efficient finance organization.
 
What will I be doing?

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The Director of Finance is accountable for the hotel in respect of understanding and driving financial performance and is responsible to perform all finance activities within the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.

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The role will business partner with the General Manager and has accountability for developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including within Hotel Finance, Commercial, IT, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners as well as Regional Operations Finance. The Director of Finance works closely with all Business Partners to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs.

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You will be and remain familiar with the management agreement for the Hotel and implement processes and procedures to ensure the Hotel is operated in compliance with the management agreement, reporting issues of non-compliance to your supervising manager.

What are we looking for?

\n\nStrategic thinker with the ability to formulate effective goals, objectives and priorities with a long term perspective\nStrong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers) both in Japanese & English\nFinancial and operational analytical skills (operational analysis)\nKnowledge of departmental and hotel operations\nAbility to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions\nAbility to analyze and interpret financial data\nLeadership and organizational skills (team orientation, flexible, adaptable)\nAbility to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts projections\nProficiency in MS Office suite applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)\n\n

Additional Preferences:

\n\nUniversity degree in Accounting or Finance / Accounting certification (eg CIMA)\nHotel level or industry experience\n\n

 

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What will it be like to work for Hilton?

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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 travelers 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!