Director of Finance Business Partner

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact. As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey.

About the Team

As part of the Finance Division, which focuses on delivering strategic financial leadership and operational excellence, this role contributes to the hotel's profitability, compliance, and long-term growth. You will report directly to the Managing Director, collaborating closely with divisional heads, corporate stakeholders, and ownership representatives to ensure financial integrity and performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Business Plan and CAPEX Plan process, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and strategic alignment
• Manage the hotel's CAPEX plan in collaboration with Division Heads to optimize owner investments
• Ensure sufficiency of operating funds and maximize cash flow through effective control of stock levels, credit, and receivables
• Execute and review financial controls, policies, and procedures in compliance with corporate standards and local regulations
• Support pre-opening strategy and execution, overseeing all activities within the Finance division, in close partnership with peers and the corporate team
• Ensure timely settlement of expenses payable to the Management Company
• Provide financial guidance to hotel management, including monthly reports and performance analysis
• Lead the implementation of internal controls and oversee accounting systems and applications
• Maintain effective safekeeping mechanisms for contracts, tenancy agreements, and accounting records
• Oversee the Operation Management Review (OMR) process and drive follow-up actions to enhance divisional performance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant hospitality laws and maintain updated hotel licenses
• Foster strong relationships with hotel ownership and ensure alignment with management agreements
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, providing direction, support, and development opportunities
• Identify training needs and collaborate with Talent Development, Sales & Marketing, and Revenue teams to address them
• Promote a positive work environment, mentor associates, and drive high levels of engagement and recognition
• Maintain discipline and support Talent & Culture in grievance and disciplinary processes
• Actively participate in recruitment and succession planning to ensure the right talent is in place
• Model Rosewood's culture, vision, and values, driving them across the hotel

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting
• Previous senior management experience in Finance within the hospitality industry
• Strong leadership competencies including initiative, strategic thinking, business acumen, and people leadership
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Experience contributing to a successful pre-opening of a luxury hotel
• Effective relationship management and influencing skills
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and extract trends from financial data
• Proficiency in hotel accounting systems including Opera, Micros, Hyperion, ADP, and Infor Sun Systems
• Proficiency in general business software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Conversant with all relevant hospitality laws and regulations, particularly within the US and California

Benefits

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard and valued. We're a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture, and geography of our destinations. We're committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships, and our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $190,000 – $230,000 annually. This position may also be eligible for bonuses. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on several factors, such as experience, type of experience, location, and education.