Cluster Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support BANYAN TREE

1. Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the cluster (e.g., growth, profitability, cost management, capital investment).

• Develop and implement robust financial policies, procedures, and internal controls across all properties.

• Act as a key advisor to the Cluster GM and Executive Committee.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and presentation of annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts.

• Oversee accurate and timely financial and management reporting in compliance with corporate standards and Saudi regulations.

• Monitor performance metrics and analyze variances to take proactive corrective actions.

3. Financial Operations

• Supervise accounting, purchasing, payroll, IT, and cost control functions.

• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.

• Monitor cash flow, manage working capital, and oversee treasury operations.

4. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with local tax laws, VAT regulations, labor law, and financial statutory requirements in Saudi Arabia.

• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and governmental agencies.

• Manage risk and implement systems to prevent fraud and loss.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team across both properties.

• Mentor, train, and develop finance and support department heads.

• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master s or CPA/CA is preferred).

• Minimum of 8 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role within a hospitality cluster or luxury hotel environment.

• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabia s regulatory, tax, and labor frameworks.

• Proficient in financial systems (e.g., Opera, Sun Systems, Oracle, etc.).

• Fluent in English; Arabic is an asset.

• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a remote destination and multicultural environment.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking

• Financial Acumen

• Leadership & Influence

• Risk Management

• Integrity & Confidentiality

• Results-Driven