Aman Director of Finance

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Department, overseeing all financial activities and ensuring effective, efficient and well-controlled finance operations
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting, account reconciliations and financial analysis
• Ensure compliance with corporate, owner, and hotel financial standards, policies, procedures and internal control requirements
• Prepare and coordinate annual operating budgets, capital expenditure budgets, cash flow budgets and rolling cash flow forecasts
• Monitor financial performance, budget variances, cash position, and working capital, providing appropriate analysis and recommendations to the General Manager
• Oversee tax matters, statutory reporting, tax filings, payments and compliance with applicable local requirements
• Manage and maintain accounting records, financial documents, contracts, licenses and other documentation in accordance with legal and corporate requirements
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including the preparation of financial documentation and follow-up on audit recommendations
• Lead, develop, and support the Finance Team through effective supervision, training, communication, cross-training and succession planning
• Provide financial support and advice to the General Manager, Corporate Office, and Owner, including special reports, financial analysis, ROI projections and special projects
• Promote a culture of financial discipline, accountability, confidentiality and continuous improvement across the hotel
• Partner with operational departments to provide commercial insights and support informed business and operational decisions

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in a similar Finance leadership position, preferably within a luxury hotel or hospitality environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and hotel finance operations
• Advanced business-level Japanese proficiency (CEFR C1 or higher)
• Advanced business-level English proficiency (CEFR C1 or higher)
• Solid experience in month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting, account reconciliation and financial analysis
• Strong knowledge and experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and monitoring financial performance
• Good understanding of internal controls, corporate policies, statutory requirements, taxation, and audit processes
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with the ability to supervise, develop, train and motivate a Finance Team

Skills

Experience

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in a senior Finance leadership position, preferably within a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment. Demonstrated expertise in financial management, accounting operations, and delivering strategic financial guidance to senior management and ownership groups.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Workplace

Benefits

Employee benefits at Aman and Janu properties; employee benefits at hotels and facilities operated by group companies; access to special privilege program; birthday celebration cake voucher; access to employee canteen at preferential rates with separate meal allowance; membership in external employee welfare and benefits service; transportation allowance; locker and uniform provision; participation in employee association including social events and sports club subsidies; comprehensive social insurance coverage; medical checkups upon joining and regular health examinations.

About Cerulean

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