Financial Controller

Position Overview & Role Purpose:

Are you a strategic and visionary finance leader with extensive experience in hotel financial management? Grand Mercure Dubai City (an Accor property) is seeking an accomplished Financial Controller to lead its finance department in Dubai, UAE.

In this premier executive leadership role, you will take total ownership of the hotel’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, cash flow management, financial reporting, and asset protection in full compliance with corporate Accor standards and UAE financial regulations.

About the Organization (Accor / Grand Mercure):

Accor is a world-leading hospitality group operating over 5,100 properties globally. Grand Mercure hotels invite travelers to immerse themselves in cultural richness, combining warm local hospitality with international upscale standards.

Key Responsibilities & Financial Leadership Duties:

1. Financial Strategy & Reporting:

– Direct and oversee all financial operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, and payroll.

– Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports for ownership and executive leadership.

– Lead the annual hotel budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, aligning financial targets with operational goals.

2. Internal Controls & Risk Management:

– Ensure rigorous internal financial controls and compliance with Accor standard operating procedures (SOPs), local tax laws, and statutory regulations.

– Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, implementing corrective action plans promptly when required.

– Monitor cash flow, working capital, credit policies, and capital expenditure projects to protect property assets.

3. Executive Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

– Partner closely with the General Manager, Department Heads, and regional finance teams to drive operational profitability and cost-efficiency initiatives.

– Mentor, train, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.

– Participate actively in executive committee meetings, contributing strategic insights to commercial and operational decision-making.

Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:

– Academic Credentials:

* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, CMA).

– Professional Experience:

* Minimum 8 to 12 years of progressive hospitality finance experience, with at least 3 to 5 years holding a Financial Controller or Assistant Financial Controller role within 4- or 5-star international hotels or luxury resorts.

– Skills & Personal Attributes:

* Comprehensive mastery of hotel accounting systems (such as SUN Systems, Opera PMS, and advanced Excel).

* Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, and analytical abilities.

* Professional fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.

Compensation & Benefits Package:

– Highly competitive, tax-free executive salary package complemented by performance incentives.

– Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage for self and dependents.

– Annual flight allowance and executive accommodation/housing provisions.

– Staff dining privileges and global employee discount benefits across Accor’s worldwide hotel network.

– End-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE Labor Law.

– Executive career development pathways within a global hospitality leader.