Director of Finance & Business Support- InterContinental Hayman

About Us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries.

As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.

The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.

About the role

As the Director of Finance and Business Support, you’ll direct the hotel’s financial operations and ensure the security of the hotel’s assets.

Reporting on the financial state of the hotel, you’ll also make recommendations to improve hotel profitability.

You’ll be the first point of contact for all hotel financial and accounting related issues with owners, auditors (internal and external) and regulatory agencies and provide timely financial analysis and reporting for effective decision making.

In addition, you’ll drive superior financial performance of the hotel and provide business support to key stakeholders of the business.

Position title: Director of Finance Salary range: $170,000 - $180,000 per annum, not inclusive of superannuation.

The first three months will be based on Hayman Island and then the role will be based in the Sydney office, located at InterContinental Sydney, Circular Quay.

 Travelling once every second month or per quarter to the island, as per the business needs.

Your day to day

In this role, you’ll take the lead on managing the hotel’s financial operations while supporting a high-performing team to deliver service that exceeds expectations.

You’ll direct daily financial activity, assign work to maintain optimal staffing, and support team development through coaching, goal setting, and targeted training.

You'll work closely with HR where necessary and maintain strong connections with owners, asset managers, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders.

A critical part of your role will be enhancing financial acumen across the business, hosting regular finance meetings and on-the-job training to build capability.

Guest experience remains a core focus, as such you will ensure financial processes like payment options and dispute resolutions support a seamless stay.

Leveraging financial analysis, market trends, and ROI evaluations, you’ll identify opportunities to maximise returns, manage budgets, and implement strategies to improve cost efficiency and profitability.

You'll also oversee compliance with payroll systems and legislative standards to ensure timely and accurate staff payments.

With a strong focus on responsible business practices, you’ll maintain robust internal controls, ensure audit readiness, manage contracts, and uphold company policies and government regulations.

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