Area Director of Finance - United Arab Emirates - Jumeirah

    Jumeirah
    Jumeirah United Arab Emirates

    4 days ago

    Description
    Description

    About Jumeirah

    Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world. 

    About the Job

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Area Director of Finance to join Jumeirah Burj Al Arab & Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

    The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

    The Area Director of Finance has full day to day responsibility of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, whilst providing oversight of financial operations for Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Wild Wadi, J Clubs and Oasis Village Colleague Community. The role partners closely with business leaders to drive profitability, financial excellence, and sustainable growth across multiple iconic assets, aligning financial outcomes with the Group's business strategy.

    Strategic & Financial Leadership

    • Execute the Cluster's financial strategy to support revenue growth, cost efficiency, and long-term profitability. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team.

    • Partner with GMs and department heads to align business decisions with financial performance metrics and ROI targets.

    • Lead financial transformation projects using digital tools and BI systems for real-time insights and agile forecasting.

    Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

    • Lead annual budgets, 5-year plans, and rolling forecasts with data-driven insights.

    • Deliver monthly performance reviews, variance analysis, and business dashboards.

    • Drive KPI management, productivity tracking, and profitability optimization.

    Capital Projects & Asset Management

    • Develop long-term capital investment and asset maintenance strategies.

    • Conduct feasibility studies and ROI reviews for development projects.

    • Manage FF&E reserves, CAPEX budgets, and owner reporting.

    Governance, Compliance & Risk Control

    • Ensure adherence to IFRS, internal control frameworks, and local regulations.

    • Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of findings.

    • Enhance automation, reporting accuracy, and financial control systems.

    About You

    The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualification:

    Essential:

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce, ideally with a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or CMA).

    • Minimum 10 years' experience in hospitality finance, with at least 2 years in a cluster or area role.

    Preferred:

    • MBA or postgraduate qualification in finance or strategy.

    • Exposure to Middle East hospitality markets.

    • Experience with HFM, Hyperion, Oracle, Opera and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).

    Skills & Competencies:

    • Strong strategic and financial acumen with a commercial mindset.

    • Advanced analytical, modelling, and reporting skills.

    • Effective communicator and stakeholder manager at board level.

    • Drives innovation, automation, and business intelligence in finance.

    About the Benefits

    At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by offering excellent accommodation, extensive sports and leisure facilities, alongside comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

    Benefits include:

    • Supportive and inclusive work environment

    • Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways

    • Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network

    • Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide

    • Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage

    • Paid annual leave entitlement

    • Incentive programmes aligned with leadership performance

    • Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)


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