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Be part of a landmark hotel opening in one of Victorias most exciting waterfront destinations!In partnership with Plenary Group, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is bringing its world-class Crowne Plaza brand to the Victorian regional city of Geelong. Scheduled to open in 2026, Crowne Plaza Geelong will redefine premium accommodation, offering a sophisticated stay for both leisure and corporate travelers. It will form part of the highly anticipated Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct, a transformative development featuring a 1,000-seat convention centre, exhibition spaces, and a vibrant retail and hospitality hub. Located in the heart of the emerging precinct, this 200-room hotel will feature spacious suites, an extensive restaurant and bar offering, pool, gym, and meeting facilities.We are on the lookout for a Manager of Finance & Business Support to lead the financial strategy and operations for this hotel. 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-dayEvery day is different, but mostly you will:Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the finance and leadership, ensuring alignment with the hotels 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 local, state, and federal 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 YouThis role is pivotal to the success of our hotel opening and operation, so to see this through were looking for a talented professional with the perfect blend of strategic vision, operational understanding, people leadership, and extensive financial expertise and business acumen.In addition, you will possess: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 a 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.Experience working in a multi-property or cluster environment is highly desirable.Tertiary education within a Business, Finance, Accounting or related field (preferred). A Masters degree or CPA/CA qualification is preferred.Full Australian Working RightsWhat You Can Expect From UsNot only will you benefit from a truly unique and career-defining opportunity as part of this exciting hotel opening, but youll 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.Most importantly, your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development programs, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of leave entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.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, colour, 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.So, join us and youll 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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr