The Senior Manager, Finance Growth Delivery - South Asia, is responsible for the supervision and day-to-day guidance of opening hotel finance teams in South Asia, including but not limited to the timely setup of systems, licenses, insurance, banking, reporting, and general support to the hotel-based Finance Team on all opening-related matters. In addition, the role will oversee ad hoc special projects in the South Asia region to support growth initiatives in the finance pillar.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

This role has a critical impact on the timeliness and quality of every hotel opening and conversion in APAC, which in turn impacts brand performance and commercial performance ramp-up through these performance objectives:

Hotel Openings (Finance)

For hotel openings in South Asia, coordinate the checklist review and timely completion of tasks between regional teams, the hotel-based finance leader, and other relevant hotel-based teams.

Standard opening finance tasks, including:
 

Onboarding of each new on-property finance team, including assignment of training, follow-up, and performance issue escalation.

Ongoing support to on-property finance team members.

With the assistance of the regional team, coordinate resources for the task force

Coordination of waiver requests to the Regional Office for any deemed requirement to vary from Policy.

Prior to the Opening Date, confirm that all insurances are in place from the Owner and/or by Hilton 

Act as a strong support to the on-property finance team members on compliance points, daily processes, team structure, applicable waivers, etc. Assist in identifying the latest document to use to verify compliance with finance policies and procedures prior to opening and after hotel opening

Either remote-based or on-site visit reports for all properties to summarize Finance-related issues and provide constructive suggestions to address challenges that may arise. 

Define and confirm the details of any change in the operating/employing entity. 

Act as a liaison between the hotel team and regional teams to provide updates on licensees and insurances, by creating and maintaining comprehensive schedules to track and cross-reference the terms, expiration dates, termination provisions, applicable insurance limits, etc., for all required Licenses, Permits, and Inspections.

Growth Delivery – Ad-Hoc Special Projects (Finance)

Be a visible advocate for talent development in the region, showing passion and enthusiasm for growing internal talent. 

Ensure succession planning sheets are updated in a timely manner

Monitor taskforce movements and ensure recognition requests are escalated 

Partnering on management trainee recruitment opportunities and conducting ongoing reviews

Act as support to other ad-hoc finance special projects in the region to support growth
 

WHY YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT

University Preferred Commerce Degree in Accounting and Management.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with pre-opening experience strongly preferred. 

At least 3 years of experience in a managerial or senior leadership role within the hospitality sector. 

Fluent in written and spoken English with strong interpersonal communication skills. 

A resourceful, creative, and adaptable individual who thrives in a dynamic environment. 

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. 

Willingness to travel frequently as required by the role. 

Demonstrated ability to train, motivate, evaluate, mentor, and lead associates to achieve organizational goals. 

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON

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