Director of Finance

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels LTD

• $170K — $180K *
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of progressive Finance leadership experience in luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environments.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills for translating complex financial data.
  • Strong business acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Highly analytical with a focus on identifying trends and strategic decision-making.
  • Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships and influence operational leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the hotel's financial strategy and daily Finance operations with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the General Manager and Executive Committee, providing financial insights and recommendations.
  • Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, translating performance into actionable strategies.
  • Collaborate with department leaders to enhance profitability and optimize resources.
  • Develop and mentor the Finance team, fostering a culture of integrity and excellence.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Complimentary employee meals and onsite parking.
  • Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels.
  • Retirement plan with a 4% company match.
Full Job Description
Lead the financial strategy, drive performance, protect the integrity of the business, and create a strong foundation for the hotel's future. As a member of the Executive Committee, you will bring financial insight to every decision, challenge the business thoughtfully, and help translate data into meaningful action.
• Lead the Finance function at the highest level, providing strategic financial leadership while partnering with the Executive Committee and operational leaders to drive strong business results.

Key Accountabilities
• Lead the hotel's financial strategy and day-to-day Finance operation, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, regulatory compliance, and sound fiscal management.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and Executive Committee, providing meaningful financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting processes, translating business performance into clear insights and actionable strategies.
• Partner with department leaders to identify opportunities to improve profitability, manage costs, optimize resources, and drive sustainable business performance.
• Lead and develop the Finance team through coaching, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to professional growth while fostering a culture of integrity and financial excellence.

General Requirements
• 8+ years of progressive Finance leadership experience, preferably within a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment, with demonstrated success leading complex financial operations.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, meaningful insights for operational leaders and Executive Committee members.
• Strong business acumen, including extensive experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Highly analytical and commercially minded leader with the ability to identify trends, challenge assumptions, and translate financial data into strategic business decisions.
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships, influence operational leaders, and balance financial discipline with the service and quality expectations of a luxury hospitality environment.

Competitive Benefits Including:
• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Complimentary employee meals
• Complimentary parking (onsite)
• Complimentary bicycle parking (onsite)
• Complimentary uniform laundering
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% restaurant discount
• Retirement plan with 4% company match

Salary range for this position is $170-180k per year, depending on experience

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