Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Hospitality Group

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key executive leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial functions of the family-owned hospitality group, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, and related operations.
 
This role ensures strong financial governance, strategic planning, and long-term sustainability while respecting the group’s family values, legacy, and cultureKey Responsibilities1. Financial Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and execute financial strategies aligned with the group’s long-term vision and growth objectives.Provide clear financial guidance to ownership and executive teams, including scenario planning, forecasting, and investment analysis.Lead annual budgeting and long-term planning cycles.Advise on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and new development opportunities.2. Financial Operations & ControlsOversee all accounting, finance, audit, and treasury functions.Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory, tax, and internal standards.Establish and maintain robust internal controls and governance frameworks.Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational needs and strategic initiatives.3. Process Efficiency, Controls & Continuous Improvement Drive efficiency and standardization across financial processes, systems, and reporting workflows.Identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements that enhance accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness.Strengthen financial controls to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and support scalable growth.Champion continuous improvement culture, leveraging automation, technology upgrades, and best practices across all properties.4. Hospitality Performance ManagementImplement and monitor KPIs for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and other business units.Analyze revenue management performance, cost structures, and margin opportunities.Support operational teams with data-driven insights to improve profitability.Lead financial evaluation of new projects, renovations, and capital expenditure planning.5. Family Governance & Stakeholder ManagementProvide transparent financial reporting and recommendations to family shareholders.Support governance structures, succession planning, and risk management frameworks.Facilitate communication between family members, board representatives, and management teams.6. Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting teams across the group.Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.Strengthen capabilities to support growth and operational excellence.7. Risk Management & ComplianceDevelop and maintain risk management policies, including insurance, compliance, and audit programs.Ensure financial systems meet both industry standards and the unique needs of a multi-property hospitality group.Required Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CFA) preferred.10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in hospitality, tourism, real estate, or multi-entity operations.Experience working with or advising family-owned businesses.Proven success in financial strategy, modeling, investments, and capital structure optimization.Strong understanding of hospitality metrics (RevPAR, ADR, occupancy, GOPPAR, cost ratios).Knowledge of modern ERP, automation tools, and data analytics systems.Key CompetenciesStrategic thinker with strong business acumenExcellent communicator and relationship builderHigh integrity and discretion in family/shareholder mattersAnalytical problem solver with continuous improvement mindsetStrong leadership and people development orientationReporting StructureReports to: Managing DirectorWorks closely with: Family Board, Operational Directors, Property General ManagersManages: Group Finance Manager, Financial Controllers, Accounting TeamsLocation & TravelBased at: The ValeTravel required between properties CompensationCompetitive salary and performance-based incentivesBenefits package  

1st Floor, Round About Building, The Vale, 31301, Mauritius

Phone: 2633172

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