Director of Finance & Business Support - Continental Plaza Beach Resort

Are you ready to lead the financial heartbeat of a breathtaking destination? At Continental Plaza Beach Resort (soon to rebrand as Holiday Inn Resort), we’re not just offering a job—we’re inviting you to shape the future of a premier IHG hotel nestled in Sharm El-Sheikh, where golden sands meet crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life.

As our Director of Finance & Business Support, you’ll blend strategic financial leadership with the awe-inspiring energy of one of Egypt’s most iconic coastal gems.

If you’re passionate about numbers, driven by results, and inspired by nature’s beauty, this is your chance to make an impact in paradise.

A little taste of your day-to-day: 
 

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



* Use financial analysis, data trends and market information to anticipate needs, identify operating/financial issues, and recommend actions to maximise financial return   


* Create the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for department heads 


* Ensure all accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and oversee the process of credit extension and collection of overdue accounts  


* Review rates and recommend rate strategy to the General Manager; participate in sales strategy meetings  


* Manage accounts payable to balance cash flow and reputation with suppliers  


* Analyse ROI for capital projects prior to committing funds and, upon completion, determine if anticipated results were achieved  


* Maximise cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory (avoid excessive supply), credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances 


* Manage everyday activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers    


* Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals - recognise good performance  


* Train your team to make sure they deliver with compliance, to our standards and have the tools they need to work efficiently  


* Recommend or initiate any HR elated actions where needed   


* Direct the team on how decision-making impacts profits   


* Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive – connect departments to create sense of one team   


* Implement and maintain acceptable accounting practices as required by company policy and procedures  


* Ensure financial control procedures and systems are ethical and legal  


* Participate in local recognised professional and industry organisations  


* Manage hotel contracts (example: vendor leases and/or service contracts)  


* Other ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done  


* Use financial analysis, data tren...