Director of Finance

About the role

The Grand Hyatt Singapore is looking for a Director of Finance to join its Leadership Committee. Reporting to the General Manager and with a functional line to Regional Finance, this senior leader will shape financial strategy, safeguard integrity, and drive value for owners, guests, and the brand.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance review processes.
• Maintain a strong control environment and ensure compliance with Hyatt policies, owner obligations, local regulations, tax requirements and accounting standards.
• Provide business insight to support revenue growth, cost discipline, productivity, profit flow‑through, cash generation and ROI.
• Support capital expenditure, FF&E planning, owner‑funded projects and overall asset stewardship.
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to improve hotel performance while protecting guest experience and brand standards.
• Drive process improvement, data quality, automation and responsible use of AI‑enabled tools.
• Lead, coach and develop the Finance team, building capability, accountability and succession strength.

Required profile

• Tertiary or professional accounting qualification with strong technical grounding.
• High standards of integrity, discretion, accountability and professional judgment.
• Supervisory‑level external audit experience with an international firm, preferably with exposure to chain hotels.
• Significant finance leadership experience in hospitality, ideally in a large city or multi‑property environment.
• Deep knowledge of hotel operations, F&B, commercial drivers, owner relationships and management agreements.

Required skills

• USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry).
• Statutory and management reporting.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Internal controls and audit.
• Tax compliance.
• Cash management and balance‑sheet discipline.
• Data automation and AI‑enabled tools.