Area Director of Finance

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world's most discerning travellers.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Area Director of Finance to join Jumeirah Burj Al Arab & Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

The Area Director of Finance has full day to day responsibility of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, whilst providing oversight of financial operations for Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Wild Wadi, J Clubs and Oasis Village Colleague Community. The role partners closely with business leaders to drive profitability, financial excellence, and sustainable growth across multiple iconic assets, aligning financial outcomes with the Group's business strategy.

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Execute the Cluster's financial strategy to support revenue growth, cost efficiency, and long-term profitability. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team.

• Partner with GMs and department heads to align business decisions with financial performance metrics and ROI targets.

• Lead financial transformation projects using digital tools and BI systems for real-time insights and agile forecasting.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgets, 5-year plans, and rolling forecasts with data-driven insights.

• Deliver monthly performance reviews, variance analysis, and business dashboards.

• Drive KPI management, productivity tracking, and profitability optimization.

Capital Projects & Asset Management

• Develop long-term capital investment and asset maintenance strategies.

• Conduct feasibility studies and ROI reviews for development projects.

• Manage FF&E reserves, CAPEX budgets, and owner reporting.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Control

• Ensure adherence to IFRS, internal control frameworks, and local regulations.

• Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of findings.

• Enhance automation, reporting accuracy, and financial control systems.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualification:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce, ideally with a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or CMA).

• Minimum 10 years' experience in hospitality finance, with at least 2 years in a cluster or area role.

Preferred:

• MBA or postgraduate qualification in finance or strategy.

• Exposure to Middle East hospitality markets.

• Experience with HFM, Hyperion, Oracle, Opera and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong strategic and financial acumen with a commercial mindset.

• Advanced analytical, modelling, and reporting skills.

• Effective communicator and stakeholder manager at board level.

• Drives innovation, automation, and business intelligence in finance.

About the Benefits

At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by offering excellent accommodation, extensive sports and leisure facilities, alongside comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways

• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network

• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide

• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage

• Paid annual leave entitlement

• Incentive programmes aligned with leadership performance

• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)