Due to an internal IHG promotion, we're recruiting for a Director of Finance and Business Support to lead the financial strategy across our two IHG businesses in Canberra; the Crowne Plaza Canberra Hotel and the National Convention Centre Canberra. The Director of Finance and Business Support will partner with the General Managers and senior leadership teams to drive financial performance, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and support the overall business objectives.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the finance and leadership team, ensuring alignment with the business financial goals and objectives.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to optimise profitability.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to owners and IHG Support Centre.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations. Maintain robust internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Collaborate with the portfolio and corporate finance teams on financial planning and analysis.

What We need from you:

• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload and key deliverables within a project timeline.
• High level communication and relationship management skills, collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of hotel financial management principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Capacity to build and lead a high-performing finance team and commitment to developing and coaching hotel leaders on financial practices and processes.
• Understanding of Australian legislation in relation to business practices, such as taxation and Superanuation.
• Prior experience within hotel operations in a senior finance role.
• Tertiary education within a Business, Finance, Accounting or related field (preferred). A Master’s degree or CPA/CA qualification is preferred.
• Full Australian Working Rights.

What you can expect from us:

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s well-being, including:

• Onsite car parking
• Dry cleaning
• Paid birthday leave
• Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts
• Enhanced parental leave
• Proactive health days and flexible work options.
• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program
• IHG Career Milestone celebrations
• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.
• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay go even further

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our my Wellbeing Framework, we are committed to supporting well-being in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.