About the Company

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of Cairns' most recognised premium hotels and become a key member of its senior leadership team. Located in the heart of Tropical North Queensland, this iconic five-star property is perfectly positioned for both leisure and corporate guests, offering premium accommodation, extensive Food & Beverage operations and a solid conference and events business. As part of one of the world's largest and most respected hospitality groups, this role provides the opportunity to work within a globally recognised brand while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living in beautiful Cairns.

The Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead the hotel's Finance function and play a critical role as a commercial business partner to the senior leadership team. This is much more than a traditional financial controller position. You will be expected to be visible within the operation, understand how the hotel trades and use financial insight to influence commercial decisions, improve profitability and drive stronger business performance.

Leading a team across finance, purchasing, receiving, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, you will take ownership of the hotel's financial integrity while providing strategic insight to the General Manager, ownership and department heads. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hotel Accountant or Assistant Financial Controller ready to take the next step into a senior leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the hotel's complete Finance function and work closely with department heads to improve financial performance and profitability
- Act as a commercial business partner to the General Manager and leadership team
- Provide financial insight and recommendations across Rooms, Food & Beverage and Conference & Events
- Take full ownership of financial reporting, month-end processes and financial statements and lead the hotel's budgeting and forecasting processes




- Prepare and present monthly financial and owner reports & monitor revenue, costs, cash flow, debtors and overall business performance
- Maintain strong financial controls, governance and compliance while overseeing the accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing and receiving
- Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and controls
- Maintain strong relationships with ownership, auditors, banks and key stakeholders while leading, coaching and developing a high-performing finance team
- Ensure the effective use of hotel systems including Opera Cloud, Sun System, Zambion and PurchasePlus

Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Previous senior finance experience within a hotel environment - essential
- CA or CPA qualification with relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to turn financial data into practical business decisions
- Demonstrated experience with hotel financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
- Strong understanding of hotel operations and the relationship between Finance and operational performance
- Experience leading and developing a finance team with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of financial integrity
- The confidence to work closely with General Managers, department heads, ownership and external stakeholders
- Experience with Opera Cloud, Sun System, Zambion payroll and PurchasePlus would be highly regarded
- Full Australian working rights

The Benefits

- Join an iconic five-star Cairns hotel
- Become a key member of the hotel's senior leadership team




- Attractive remuneration package
- Short-Term Performance Incentive program
- Global accommodation and Food & Beverage discounts
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities through Accor
- Genuine career progression within one of the world's largest hospitality groups
- Opportunity for remote/hybrid arrangements for exceptional candidates
- Live and work in the spectacular Tropical North Queensland lifestyle

If you are an experienced Hotel Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller or Financial Controller looking for your next career move, this role offers the opportunity to step into a senior leadership position, influence commercial performance and build your career with a global hospitality organisation. To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Michael Redhead on [email protected]

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When you fill out a confidential profile with Frontline Hospitality it goes to our team of experienced recruiters who will work with you to find your dream role.

Our unique system of recruitment means the whole team will be trying to find you the right job. Whether it is now or in the near future we will continue to match positions to suit your needs until we find you the perfect job!

Or just looking around?

We highly recommend that you call us even if you are not officially in the job market. Once we understand what you are looking for we keep you in the know, because no one knows Hospitality like us.

Also, the majority of positions we fill are done so without advertising! Existing Frontline Hospitality registered candidates often get the first look at new opportunities.

Did you know?

Frontline Hospitality has offices across Australia and not all of our roles are advertised on external job boards, so head to our website to view all of our available positions and apply for any roles of interest.

www.frontlinehospitality.com.au

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📌 Director of Finance (Cairns)
🏢 Frontline Hospitality - Queensland
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