Director of Finance

Mandarin Oriental Canouan is looking for a Director of Finance to join our Finance Division

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Canouan is a remote island hideaway located on Canouan Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, that is fast becoming one of the of the most sought-after luxury destinations in the world.  Oriental, Canouan redefines the idyllic tropical island getaway.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Canouan / within the Finance Division in Canouan Island, the Director of Finance is responsible for all aspects of Finance within the hotel operation, being pro-active, creative and results driven, focusing on delighting our guests and creating a Mandarin Oriental Experience.  The Director of Finance reports to the General Manager. 

As Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Oversee and manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of financial controls and accounting procedures, ensuring alignment with MOHG policies, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and local legal requirements, including hotel and residences management contract specifications.
• Drive innovation and implement process improvements to optimize financial systems and procedures.
• Provide accurate, timely financial information to hotel and residences management teams, enabling effective decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Actively contribute to hotel and residences management, addressing the needs of the General Manager, management team and owner’s representative.
• Identify opportunities to enhance hotel profitability, support the creation of exception reports, and analyse results to track progress.
• Lead employee development and performance evaluation initiatives to ensure professional growth and continuity within financial roles.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Review forecasts and budgets to ensure realistic and achievable performance guidelines for both the General Manager and corporate management.
• Implement and maintain robust controls to protect hotel assets against loss or misappropriation.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for hotel and residences assets, in line with the management contract's requirements.
• Assume full responsibility for managing cash funds and assets under direct supervision.
• Develop and enforce a comprehensive credit and collection policy, adhering to industry best practices and MOHG guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required by the General Manager or MOHG corporate management.
• To manage and oversee internal & external audits. Co-ordinating the preparation & filing of statutory accounts for separate entities/

As Director of Finance, we expect from you: 

• Strong business acumen and high degree of work ethic.

• Proven track record of building, developing and motivating a large team.
• Confident, excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Self-motivated, well organised and detail orientated.
• Enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, and internal controls.
• Ability to develop and implement financial strategies that align with overall business goals.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and proficiency in systems such as Opera, Sun, Delphi, Hyperion and Micros System preferred.

Experience and education

• A minimum of 3 years of senior financial leadership experience in Hospitality Accounting operations within the luxury sector.
• Proven experience in managing financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Preferably a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or an MBA.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, and internal controls.
• Ability to develop and implement financial strategies that align with overall business goals.
• Excellent leadership skills, with experience in managing and mentoring a financial team.
• Effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills.
• Ability and proven experience to generate all financial reports, including profit & loss statement, income statement, etc.
• Ability to assemble, analyse, understand integrated spread sheets and complex technical information.
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken in English and Spanish as well as strong presentation skills.
• Prioritisation skills necessary to meet deadlines.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOStay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

Local Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Company funded health benefits plan
• Annual home leave

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