Opening in late 2026, Hotel Indigo Bangkok Thonglor will be a 250-room lifestyle hotel located in one of Thailand's most sought-after districts. Positioned along vibrant Sukhumvit Road with direct access to Thonglor BTS station, the hotel will sit in the heart of Thonglor a dynamic neighbourhood renowned for its energy, creativity, and sophisticated mix of dining, nightlife, and retail.
Just 25 kilometres from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the hotel will feature an all-day-dining Neighbourhood caf, renowned across the Hotel Indigo brand, a destination rooftop bar, a swimming pool, and fitness centre. As part of IHG's expanding Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Thailand, this exciting new opening represents a unique opportunity to be part of a flagship project from day one.
We are on the lookout for a Director of Finance & Business Support to lead the financial strategy and operations across these flagship properties. The ideal candidate will partner with the General Manager and senior leadership team to drive financial performance, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and support the overall business objectives.
A little taste of your day-to-day
- Every day is different, but as part of the pre-opening team, you will play a key role in:
- Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the finance and leadership, ensuring alignment with the hotel's financial goals and objectives.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Monitor financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to optimize profitability.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to hotel owners and IHG Support Centre.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations. Maintain robust internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards. Analyse financial data to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Work closely with General Manager and department heads to support business strategies and financial decision-making. Collaborate with the regional and corporate finance teams on financial planning and analysis.
What We Need From You
- Ability to work autonomously and manage workload and key deliverables within a project opening timeline.
- High level communication and relationship management skills, collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Strong business acumen and knowledge of financial management principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Capacity to build and lead a high-performing finance team and commitment to developing and coaching hotel leaders on financial practices and processes.
- Extensive experience within hotel operations in a senior finance role and (ideally) prior involvement in a pre-opening.
- Tertiary education within a Business, Finance, Accounting or related field (preferred).
- Fluent in English with a professional, responsible, and hands-on approach to work.
- Full working rights in Thailand note this is a local package only.
What You Can Expect From Us
Not only will you benefit from a truly unique and career-defining opportunity as part of this exciting hotel opening, working with a talented and experienced General Manager and New Hotel Openings team, but you'll receive a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work and a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life including, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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