Director Of Finance And Business Support
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
United Arab Emirates
2nd June 2025
2506-2151-22
Job Description
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suites and a villa. Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations.
Job Description
The Director of Finance & Business Support (DOF) is responsible for:
- Providing strategic leadership and financial insights to Operations Leaders, Partners, Executive Committees, and Department Heads.
- Developing and managing key relationships with division heads and senior managers to provide financial support and understanding of short and long-term financial plans.
- Overseeing financial planning, reporting, and analysis, including budget preparation, benchmarking, and performance analysis.
- Ensuring compliance with Accor Policies & Procedures, ownership requirements, and relevant contractual agreements.
- Developing and maintaining control systems to ensure compliance and manage risk.
- Leading talent management initiatives within the finance department, including staffing optimization and succession planning.
- Interacting with ownership groups, asset managers, and other external stakeholders to effectively control business assets.
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business, Finance, or related field with Accounting Designation (CPA or MBA preferred), plus minimum 5 years of experience as Director of Finance, preferably in progressively complex hotel environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, reporting, analysis, and capital project management, with strong knowledge of GAAP regulations and hotel industry financial practices.
- Proven leadership skills with ability to develop teams, communicate effectively at all levels, and influence business decisions based on analytical data.
- Proficiency in accounting systems and financial software for reporting, analysis, and presentation.
- Experience in managing complex hotel, resort, or membership units, with ability to understand and address economic and financial issues impacting the business.
Job Details
| Role Level: | Director | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Abu Dhabi |
| Company Website: | https://www.fairmont.com/ | Job Function: | Finance |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Hospitality | ||
What We Offer
About the Company
With a presence in the world’s most captivating destinations, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has celebrated life’s moments since 1907, with a deep love for the little things that make people feel truly special.Each Fairmont property is a unique reflection of its surroundings, where old-world sophistication is reimagined for today and elegance feels effortless.Fairmont hotels are exceptional, memorable places where occasions are celebrated, where history has been made, and where history continues to be made.We are the social epicenter of our city. Our colleagues are the heart and soul of our hotels, with the freedom to create special experiences for our guests. Every guest interaction is an invitation to surprise.We hold ourselves accountable to helping make our community a better place, celebrating and connecting our past, present, and future.
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