Director of Finance

Role summary

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The Director of Finance leads the hotel’s financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash management, and internal controls. Candidates typically need a degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline, substantial experience in hotel finance, and strong knowledge of financial systems, tax, audit, and UAE regulations. Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA are advantageous. The role requires leadership experience, commercial awareness, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work closely with the General Manager and department heads. The successful candidate is expected to protect company assets, ensure accurate and timely reporting, support profitable decision-making, maintain compliance, and develop a high-performing finance team.

About the employer

The Dubai EDITION is a luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of Dubai, operated under Marriott International’s EDITION brand. The brand combines the service standards and global resources of Marriott with a distinctive, design-led boutique identity. The hotel offers stylish accommodation, restaurants, bars, event spaces, and wellness facilities, serving both international travelers and the local community. Its workplace culture typically emphasizes thoughtful service, creativity, collaboration, and personalized guest experiences. As part of Marriott International, employees may benefit from structured career development, international mobility, hotel discounts, and corporate training programs. The Dubai EDITION operates in one of the region’s most competitive hospitality markets, making financial leadership essential to maintaining strong controls, managing costs, supporting revenue growth, and delivering the brand’s luxury standards.