Director of Finance
Minor International · Southern Governorate
Job Location:
Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is a collection of luxury hotels and resorts set in idyllic beaches and cosmopolitan locations, from iconic destinations in Europe to the Middle East, and from Brazil to Asia. We are timeless, dedicated, and distinctive — evoking a time when hotel stays were grand experiences and travel meant life slowed down for a while.
Founded in 1933, Tivoli’s long-standing heritage is built on extraordinary service, authentic local experiences, and a genuine dedication to the art of hospitality. If you share a passion for making every guest feel they have arrived somewhere truly special, Tivoli is where your story belongs.
Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort are looking for passionate, dynamic, and service-driven individuals to join our growing teams. Set along Bahrain’s stunning west coast, our resorts offer an inspiring work environment where luxury hospitality meets warm Arabian hospitality.
We offer exciting career opportunities, professional development, and the chance to be part of two internationally renowned hotel brands. If you are motivated, guest-focused, and eager to grow your career in hospitality, we would love to hear from you.
Be part of something exceptional. Be part of our team.
We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and detail-oriented Director of Finance to lead the pre-opening and launch financial operations of Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort.
This key executive role is responsible for establishing robust financial controls, systems, and reporting structures while partnering with the Hotel Manager and senior leadership team to ensure strong financial governance, compliance, and long-term profitability from opening day.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all pre-opening financial planning and setup, including budgeting, forecasting, financial systems, and internal controls.
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and SOPs in line with brand standards and local regulations.
- Prepare and manage pre-opening budgets, opening balance sheets, and capital expenditure tracking.
- Oversee all accounting, finance, procurement, cost control, and payroll functions for both properties.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly financial statements, forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Partner closely with department heads to provide financial guidance, cost control measures, and performance analysis.
- Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, audits, tax regulations, and brand financial policies.
- Support the Hotel Manager and ownership with strategic financial insights, cash flow management, and decision-making.
- Establish and lead the finance team, including recruitment, training, and development during the pre-opening phase.
- Implement strong controls to safeguard hotel assets, cash handling, inventory, and purchasing processes.
This role is ideal for a pre-opening finance leader with strong hotel financial expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to build solid financial foundations for a successful luxury resort operation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance
- Additional certificate, e.g., ACCA, CMA or similar, will be an advantage
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior finance or accounting position or 2 years of experience in a similar capacity
- High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of business acumen
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant financial and accounting reporting systems
- Fully conversant in accounting principles and financial regulation standard
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