Director of Finance

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and detail‑oriented Director of Finance to lead the pre‑opening and launch financial operations of Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort. This senior executive will establish robust financial controls, systems, and reporting structures while partnering with the Hotel Manager and senior leadership to ensure strong governance and profitability from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all pre‑opening financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and implementation of financial systems and internal controls.
• Develop and enforce financial policies, procedures and SOPs in line with brand standards and local regulations.
• Prepare and manage pre‑opening budgets, opening balance sheets and capital‑expenditure tracking.
• Oversee accounting, finance, procurement, cost control and payroll functions for both properties.
• Produce timely monthly financial statements, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Provide financial guidance to department heads, implement cost‑control measures and conduct performance analysis.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, audits, tax regulations and brand financial policies.
• Support the Hotel Manager and owners with strategic financial insights, cash‑flow management and decision‑making.
• Build and lead the finance team, handling recruitment, training and development during the pre‑opening phase.
• Implement strong controls to safeguard assets, cash handling, inventory and purchasing processes.

Required profile

• Extensive senior‑level finance experience, preferably within hospitality or large‑scale pre‑opening projects.
• Proven track record of establishing finance functions from scratch.
• Deep knowledge of local statutory, tax and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial reporting and variance analysis
• Cash‑flow management
• Audit and tax compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the finance function of two new luxury resorts from day one.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional development in an international hospitality brand.
• Dynamic, multicultural work environment on Bahrain’s stunning west coast.