Finance & Business Support Manager - voco Cairo Arabella Plaza

At voco™ Cairo Arabella Plaza, we're creating a dynamic new destination where financial expertise meets vibrant hospitality. As our Finance & Business Support Manager, you'll play a vital role in shaping the financial foundation of our exciting pre-opening phase, ensuring every number tells the story of our success.

Your expertise will ensure we open strong, operate smarter, and grow sustainably. From pre-opening budgets to post-launch performance analysis, you'll establish our financial infrastructure, implementing systems, controls, and processes that will drive long-term success. This is your opportunity to build from the ground up, implement best practices, and become a strategic partner to our leadership team.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Design and implement the hotel's financial framework during this exciting pre-opening phase.
• Lead, train, and motivate the finance team to achieve hotel revenue goals. Ensure the team has the information, market data, tools, and equipment to successfully carry out job duties. Provide direction to hotel employees on how decision-making impacts profits. 
• Develop and manage the pre-opening and operational budgets, ensuring alignment with business plans and IHG financial standards.
• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, and cashiering.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure smooth financial operations and funding of key activities.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, P&L reports, and variance analysis for senior leadership and ownership.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, financial regulations, and internal audit policies.
• Supervise the implementation and accuracy of accounting software, PMS interfaces, and inventory systems.
• Coordinate procurement approval workflows, vendor payments, and capital expenditure processes.
• Manage payroll oversight and liaise with HR to ensure accurate and timely salary disbursements.
• Serve as the key liaison for external auditors, banks, and financial institutions.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives, monitor departmental spending, and support profitability improvements across departments.
• Support the General Manager with financial modeling, business case development, and strategic planning.
• Use financial analysis, data trends, and market information to anticipate needs, identify operating/financial issues, and recommend actions to maximize financial return. 
• Create the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities for department heads. 

What we need from you:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA is a plus.
• 5+ years of financial management experience in hospitality.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sun, or similar ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial data to non-financial personnel.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Solid knowledge of local financial regulations and tax codes.

What you can expect from us: 

 We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all their hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help them live their best work life, 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. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.   

 IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work, and through my Wellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.   

 So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family. 

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.