Director of Finance

Company Description Thrive in an environment where care and kindness are at the heart of everything we do. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact. We will support you to maintain your wellbeing too, so that you can live life to the full. The Sofitel Brisbane Central is centrally located within the heart of Brisbane city. 416 elegantly appointed rooms and suites are complemented by the finest personal luxuries to make this one of Brisbane’s best accommodation experiences. The hotel features various food and beverage outlets, two fitness centres, a day spa and fully flexible event spaces for up to 1100 delegates. Job Description We are seeking a Director of Finance ready to elevate one of Brisbane’s most renowned luxury hotels and redefine what financial leadership and commercial excellence look like in hospitality. This role calls for a forward-thinking strategist—someone who thrives on shaping financial direction, driving performance, and strengthening every aspect of the hotel’s economic foundation. This opportunity is made for a leader with composure, insight, and ambition. A strategist, a mentor, a trusted advisor. Someone who partners seamlessly with the General Manager, inspires confidence through clarity and expertise, and sees opportunities for growth where others see constraints. A leader who can balance the art and science of luxury hospitality: the analytical depth required for financial performance, the operational understanding needed for strategic decision-making, and the foresight to transform market conditions into sustainable success. In this role, you will: Oversee and direct all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with the hotel’s commercial objectives. Develop, implement, and monitor financial strategies, budgets, and long‑term plans that strengthen profitability and operational efficiency. Lead, mentor, and empower the Finance team, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and excellence. Analyse market trends, business performance, and economic indicators, providing strategic recommendations that optimise revenue, cost efficiency, and overall financial health. Prepare and present detailed financial reports, forecasts, risk assessments, and KPIs to the General Manager and Executive Team, offering insights that guide high‑impact decision‑making. Ensure robust internal controls, compliance with regulatory and brand standards, and best‑practice financial processes across all departments. Partner with department leaders to support commercial initiatives, evaluate investments, and strengthen both short‑term and long‑term performance. Represent the hotel with confidence in audits, owner meetings, and key stakeholder discussions, building trust through transparency and expertise. If you’re ready to shape strategy, elevate financial performance, and guide the hotel’s success with precision, insight, and vision, this is your stage. Qualifications Extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning within the luxury hospitality sector Proven ability to identify, evaluate, and optimize key financial opportunities to support organizational growth Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset and a strong focus on delivering accurate, results‑driven financial outcomes Comprehensive knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance frameworks Strong leadership capabilities with experience supervising and coordinating multidisciplinary finance teams Deep understanding of the luxury hotel market and the financial dynamics that influence the segment High proficiency in financial and hotel management systems, including advanced analytical and reporting tools Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills tailored to financial and operational discussions Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with internal departments, ownership groups, and external partners Strong problem‑solving skills, sound judgment, and adaptability in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments Additional Information Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including apps with content to help you feel at your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team. Thrive in our Sofitel Brisbane Central community, with: Competitive salary package Participation in the annual KPI bonus scheme Complimentary onsite parking Mobile phone and laptop Dry cleaning of duty attire Discounts for ambassadors, families and friends at Accor Hotels worldwide Complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary Direct access to Central train station Complimentary food in the ambassador dining room. Let your passion shine, visit careers.accor.com #J-18808-Ljbffr