Job Summary
Director of Finance Position Overview The Director of Finance will lead the financial strategy and pre-opening financial setup of a 132-room, internationally branded hotel. This role ensures strong governance, compliance, commercial insight, and financial discipline from pre-opening through stabilized operations. Key Responsibilities • Lead pre-opening budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modeling • Establish financial systems, controls, policies, and reporting structures aligned with brand and ownership requirements • Oversee procurement processes, contract negotiations, and CAPEX tracking during pre-opening • Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and international brand standards • Produce accurate monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports • Drive cost control, inventory management, and departmental financial accountability • Partner closely with GM and Executive Committee on strategic decision-making Experience & Profile • Minimum 5–8 years’ senior finance leadership in international branded hotels • Strong pre-opening experience advantage • Solid understanding of West African financial regulations • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA/CA advantageous) • Strong systems knowledge (hotel ERP, PMS, procurement systems) • Fluent in French & English