Finance Manager - Hotel Industry (Kandy / Colombo)

About the role

A leading hospitality and hotel organisation is looking for experienced Finance Managers to oversee financial operations, ensure effective financial management and support strategic business decisions. One position is based in Kandy and the other at the Colombo Head Office; both require frequent travel to hotel properties. Candidates should have strong hotel finance experience and have previously held a Head of Finance or senior finance leadership role.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the overall financial operations and accounting functions of hotel properties.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, financial forecasts, cash flows and management reports.
• Analyse hotel financial performance, revenue, operating costs and profitability.
• Ensure accurate financial statements and timely financial reporting.
• Monitor internal controls, financial policies and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Manage budgeting, cost control and financial planning to improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with hotel General Managers, department heads and senior management on financial matters.
• Lead and support finance teams, identify financial risks and recommend ways to improve profitability and control expenditure.
• Conduct regular financial reviews and site visits to hotel properties where required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Significant finance and accounting experience in the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Previous experience as Finance Head, Head of Finance, Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance leadership role in a hotel is essential.
• Willingness to travel to hotel properties, particularly for the Colombo Head Office position.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of hotel accounting, budgeting, cost control, financial reporting and cash flow management.
• Experience managing hotel financial operations and leading finance teams.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication and decision-making skills.