Finance Manager (Pre-opening) - Hilton Dammam Airport

Finance Manager (Pre-opening) - Hilton Dammam Airport

Join Hilton’s prestigious hospitality family as a Finance Manager at the upcoming Hilton Dammam Airport, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial foundation of this landmark project. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to drive strategic financial leadership in one of the world’s most iconic hospitality brands, ensuring seamless operations and unparalleled guest experiences from day one.

As the Finance Manager, you will be instrumental in establishing and refining the financial framework for Hilton Dammam Airport, aligning financial strategies with the hotel’s vision for excellence. Your expertise will be critical in fostering profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth while upholding the highest standards of financial integrity and hospitality excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Your role will encompass a broad spectrum of financial responsibilities, ensuring the hotel’s financial health and strategic alignment:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and implement robust financial strategies that align with Hilton’s global standards and the hotel’s operational goals, optimizing profitability and resource allocation.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the preparation of comprehensive annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections, providing actionable insights to guide critical business decisions and drive sustainable growth.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the primary financial advisor to senior management, General Managers, Owners, and Asset Managers, delivering data-driven recommendations to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Partnerships: Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key internal teams, including Finance, Commercial, IT, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Shared Service Centers, and Regional Finance, to ensure cohesive financial processes and alignment.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and Hilton’s financial policies, safeguarding assets and mitigating financial risks.
• Financial Reporting and Transparency: Oversee the implementation of advanced financial reporting systems and processes to guarantee accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in all financial activities.
• Transaction Oversight: Monitor and authorize all critical financial transactions, including sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses, to maintain fiscal responsibility and operational excellence.
• Team Development: Cultivate a high-performing finance team by fostering engagement, professional growth, and recognition, ensuring a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Values:

To thrive in this role, you must embody Hilton’s core values while bringing a proven track record of financial expertise and leadership:

• Passion for Hospitality: A genuine commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and upholding Hilton’s legacy of warmth and service.
• Integrity and Ethical Leadership: A strong moral compass and dedication to ethical practices in all financial decisions and interactions.
• Strategic Mindset: The ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and develop innovative solutions that drive business success.
• Collaborative Spirit: A proactive approach to building and maintaining partnerships across diverse teams to achieve shared goals.
• Ownership and Accountability: A proactive, results-driven attitude with a focus on delivering excellence in every aspect of financial management.
• Urgency and Discipline: The drive to act decisively, prioritize tasks effectively, and ensure timely execution of financial strategies.

At Hilton, we are more than a global hospitality leader—we are a community of professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of Hilton Dammam Airport while growing within a dynamic, award-winning organization that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for guests and team members alike, and be part of a legacy that continues to set new standards in hospitality excellence.