Job Purpose
The Director of Finance is responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity, profitability and long-term financial health of the hotel. As a key member of the Executive Committee, this role provides strategic financial leadership to support business performance while ensuring full compliance with statutory, fiscal and corporate requirements.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, and maintaining a functional reporting line to Corporate Finance, the Director of Finance will oversee all finance, accounting, purchasing, treasury and internal control activities of the hotel.
As this is a self-accounting property operating under a franchise model, the successful candidate must possess strong knowledge of statutory reporting requirements, local accounting standards, taxation, audit processes and financial controls. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding and managing costs below GOP, ensuring full ownership of the hotel's financial performance and reporting obligations.
The Director of Finance will play a critical role during the pre-opening phase, establishing financial systems, controls, policies and procedures that support a successful hotel launch and sustainable long-term operations.
Reporting
Direct Report: General Manager
Functional Report: Corporate Finance Director / VP Finance
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership
- Act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and Executive Committee.
- Support commercial decision-making through robust financial analysis and business insight.
- Drive profitability, cash flow performance and return on investment.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimize operating margins.
Planning & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
- Develop short-, medium- and long-term financial plans.
- Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Provide financial modelling and investment analysis to support strategic decisions.
Financial Control & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, fiscal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain responsibility for the preparation and submission of statutory accounts.
- Coordinate external audits and relationships with auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure accurate accounting records and financial reporting in accordance with local GAAP.
- Maintain robust internal controls and financial governance processes.
- Manage treasury, cash flow and capital expenditure controls.
Cost Management
- Monitor and control departmental expenses throughout the hotel.
- Demonstrate strong understanding and management of costs below GOP.
- Partner with department heads to identify productivity improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure purchasing practices align with budgetary objectives and internal policies.
Pre-Opening Responsibilities
- Develop and implement all finance-related policies, procedures and controls.
- Establish accounting systems, reporting frameworks and procurement processes.
- Support owner reporting requirements and project budget monitoring.
- Participate actively in pre-opening planning and operational readiness activities.
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' experience as Director of Finance within luxury or upscale hotels.
- Previous experience in self-accounting hotels is essential.
- Experience in independent, franchised or brand-owned hotel environments is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, external audits, taxation and local accounting regulations.
- Demonstrated experience managing costs below GOP and hotel profitability.
- Proven ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
- Experience in hotel pre-openings is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hotel financial systems.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, Sun Systems or similar ERP platforms is advantageous.
Languages
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Fluent Spanish (written and spoken) is essential
Sueldo: 50.000,00€-68.000,00€ al año
Ubicación del trabajo: Empleo presencial
