Cluster Director of Finance (m/f/d)

Our team needs you as our new

Cluster Director of Finance (m/w/d)

Every day is different, but you’ll primarily be:

• Serving as an active member of the Executive Committee, contributing to overall hotel strategy, performance management and business planning
• Acting as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and department heads to drive revenue growth, cost efficiency, and GOP optimization
• Leading all aspects of financial strategy, forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, and long-term financial modeling
• Providing sophisticated financial analysis, performance insights, and data-driven recommendations to improve profitability and market competitiveness
• Ensuring robust financial governance, internal controls, compliance, and risk management aligned with brand, ownership, and regulatory standards
• Overseeing cash flow, working capital, asset protection, and capital expenditure planning
• Building, mentoring, and developing a high-performing finance team, ensuring succession planning and strong internal capability
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled monthly and oversee the process of credit extension and collection of overdue accounts
• Managing relationships with owners, auditors, banks, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies with confidence and credibility
• Elevating financial awareness across the hotel by translating financial data into clear business insights for operational leaders
• Accountable & Responsible for the preparation & review of the Hotel balance sheet & compliance with policies and procedures and local GAAP for all Departments
• Assesses & Support internal audits (CSA, Sox, etc.) results, reviews internal audit reports and action plans progress through hotel to ensure maximum internal controls

What We Need from You:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

• Significant progressive leadership experience in hotel finance, with proven success as a Director of Finance, Financial Controller, or equivalent senior-level role

• Demonstrated experience as a strategic partner within an Executive Committee or senior leadership team

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence business decisions beyond the finance function

• Deep expertise in financial planning & analysis, compliance, asset management, tax, payroll, government reporting, and owner relations

• Experience negotiating leases, managing capital expenditure, performing displacement analysis, and delivering complex financial projections

• Professional accounting or finance designation (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) strongly preferred

• Fluent in English and German

• Executive presence, high integrity, and the ability to lead with confidence in a dynamic hospitality environment 

What we offer you:

• Permanent employment contract

• Above-average remuneration

• Vacation pay in accordance with the collective agreement

• Annual bonus

• Corporate benefits

• Intensive orientation and training

• Extensive training tools

• Transfer opportunities within IHG

• Cleaning of work clothes

• Regular team events

• A well-balanced and varied buff