Finance Director ( Hospitality)

Location Singapore
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Contact name: Karthik Balakrishnan

Contact email: karthikb@caliber8.sg
Job ref: 2064

Finance Director ( Hospitality)

 

Our client is a leading hospitality brand and would be expanding further with 2 more clubs in Asia in 2024.

 

Summary

The Finance Director will lead the Group finance team in all finance and accounting activities. They will assist the CEO & Founder with leadership of the wider business, and work cross-functionally with the other leaders in the business to progress the Group towards its wider commercial goals.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Overall

  • Lead all finance functions, across Singapore, Hong Kong and Bali.
  • Cross-functional leadership with the management teams in all markets.
  • Get involved outside of the Finance Team and maintain connections with other departments within the Group.
  • Build relationships with key business partners.
  • Work across departments, and with executive leadership, and to drive business goals on a day-to-day basis.
  • Assist CEO and Founder with new project development, pitching and execution.

 

Finance & Accounting

  • Manage all aspects of day-to-day Accounting, covering General Ledger, AR (aka ‘Membership Finance’), AP, and all internal and external Reporting.
  • Lead creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual Forecasts for the Group, and the reporting of delivery against them.
  • Manage teams, to ensure the team’s objectives are met to a high standard.

 

IT & Systems

· Display and inculcate expertise with business systems, to drive their effective use as a key reporting, control, and analytical tool.

 

People

  • Assist CEO with management of HR function. (Note a must)
  • Support and demonstrate our Brand’s vision, mission, and core values always, demonstrating and leading with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to success.
  • Lead the recruitment and selection of finance team members.
  • Maximise the effectiveness of the team members by developing each of their skills and abilities through appropriate training, coaching, and/or mentoring.

 

Administration

  • Ensure all properties are adhering to all Company Finance Policies and Procedures, and relevant accounting standards.
  • Ensure that government-stipulated associate and tax legislations are followed.
  • Ensure that an organized, up-to-date filing system is maintained for all financial records.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all internal and external and governmental reports are compiled accurately and submitted in a timely manner.

 

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 10-12 years of relevant experience in success-oriented environment and someone who has a hands on and strategic approach
  • Experience working cross-departmentally to drive commercial action, working in small and large firms will be a big plus
  • CA / ACCA / CPA / CIMA qualified or equivalent
  • Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Experience in developing reports and reporting against them.
  • Good exposure to different financial systems for accounting, project management, and group reporting.
    • Strong team player with a proactive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and an analytical mind.