Director Finance & Business Support (701524)

Negotiable

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

Experience

Unlimited

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Turkey, Ankara

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead and oversee all day-to-day
activities of the Finance Department, ensuring efficient, accurate,
and compliant financial operations.

Prepare and deliver
monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts,
and business plans within established deadlines.

Analyse
financial performance, identify trends and variances, and provide commercial
recommendations to improve profitability and operational
results.

Partner closely with the General Manager
and Executive Committee by providing financial insight to support strategic
planning and business decision-making.

Ensure compliance
with IHG policies, IFRS where applicable, Turkish tax legislation, statutory
reporting requirements, and internal control
standards.

Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously
improve financial control procedures covering purchasing, accounts payable,
accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, inventory, and fixed
assets.

Manage month-end and year-end closing processes,
ensuring timely reconciliations and accurate financial
reporting.

Oversee cash flow, treasury functions, banking
relationships, working capital, and liquidity
management.

Ensure all tax declarations, statutory filings,
licences, insurance requirements, and regulatory obligations are completed
accurately and on time.

Review and approve financial
transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, payroll submissions, purchase
orders, and cash transfers within delegated
authority.

Oversee billing, invoicing, collections,
and credit management to ensure effective administration of accounts
receivable.

Identify financial risks and opportunities
while driving cost efficiencies, process improvements, and sound financial
governance.

Coordinate internal and external audits
and maintain effective relationships with auditors, banks, government
authorities, and business partners.

Actively contribute
as a member of the Executive Committee, supporting the achievement of
the hotel’s strategic, financial, and operational
objectives.

Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop
a high-performing Finance team while fostering a culture of accountability,
collaboration, continuous improvement, and talent
development.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Accounting, Business Administration, or a related
discipline.

A recognised professional accounting
qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent) is considered
an advantage.

Significant leadership experience as
a Director of Finance or in a senior Finance leadership role within
an international hotel environment.

Previous pre-opening
experience is preferred, while multi-property experience will be considered
an advantage.

Comprehensive knowledge of Turkish financial
regulations, taxation, statutory reporting, accounting standards, and compliance
requirements.

Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting,
financial reporting, business analysis, internal controls, and cash flow
management.

Commercially minded with the ability
to translate financial data into practical business
strategies.

Strong leadership, coaching, organisational,
communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Experience with PeopleSoft
is highly preferred. Experience with Opera PMS, SUN Systems, Hyperion,
Delphi, Micros, or other hospitality systems
is advantageous.

Excellent written and spoken English
and Turkish.

Strong analytical, problem-solving,
and decision-making skills with exceptional attention
to detail.

Ability to work effectively under pressure,
manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet
deadlines.

If you are ready
to take the next step in your career and help shape the financial success
of InterContinental Grand Ankara, we would love to hear
from you.