Director of Finance & Business Support - InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef
IHG · Australia
The Opportunity
At InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef, every day begins with ocean views and the spirit of true hospitality. Live, work, and thrive on one of the iconic 74 Whitsunday Islands, where a rewarding career meets an extraordinary island lifestyle—delivering and inspiring incredible experiences for our guests and colleagues alike.
Don’t just count the numbers. Be the force that drives success.
Behind every great hotel is a leader who knows how to turn financial insight into meaningful impact. As our Director of Finance & Business Support, you’ll take your place at the leadership table, influence key decisions and shape the financial direction of the hotel. Partnering with owners and senior leaders, you’ll challenge conventional thinking, identify opportunities for greater profitability and lead not only the Finance function, but also the hotel’s Information technology and Procurement teams. In return, you’ll have the scope to make your mark across the entire operation, strengthen your executive leadership experience and see the tangible results of your work.
Ready to take the lead, influence the bigger picture and leave your mark? We want to hear from you. Bring your commercial vision, your leadership ambition and your drive for excellence — and join us in shaping what comes next.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and develop the Finance, Procurement and IT teams: Set clear priorities, coach and develop team members, build capability across functions, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Own the hotel's financial performance: Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, providing insights into revenue, departmental expenses, labour costs and operating margins to drive profitability.
- Drive procurement strategy and governance: Oversee purchasing and barge operations, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, inventory controls and sourcing practices to maximise value, ensure compliance and support operational requirements.
- Provide strategic oversight of hotel technology systems: Partner with operational leaders and IHG technology teams to ensure reliable, secure and efficient technology infrastructure, supporting both guest-facing and back-of-house systems.
- Maximise hotel profitability and cash flow: Monitor financial performance against budget, analyse variances, manage working capital and implement strategies to optimise costs, control expenditure and improve operating efficiency.
- Drive commercial decision-making: Partner with the General Manager, department heads and owners to evaluate business performance, benchmark results, assess capital investment opportunities and deliver strong returns.
- Oversee financial controls and compliance: Ensure the integrity of hotel accounting, financial statements, payroll, purchasing, inventory controls, credit and collections, while maintaining audit readiness and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
- Champion governance, risk management and stakeholder relationships: Safeguard hotel assets, oversee contracts, owner reporting, technology governance and internal controls, ensuring business processes support operational excellence and an exceptional guest experience.
See Yourself in Our Team
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
4-8 years’ experience in hotel accounting or audit.
Strong leadership skills
Excellent communication and strong analytical skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively and champion change
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional business support teams, ideally including Finance, Procurement and/or Information Technology.
Commercially astute with strong contract negotiation, vendor management and business partnering capabilities.
Experience within hospitality, tourism, large-scale resort operations or complex multi-department environments will be highly regarded.
Live the Island Life
Join a vibrant and diverse team, making lifelong friendships, and become part of an unforgettable island community.
We make island living convenient and affordable with subsidised staff accommodation and meals. We also offer dedicated staff facilities - pool, beach, gym, bar, diner, laundry, and more.
Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, and exploring the Whitsundays after your shift or on your days off.
Your commute ends in paradise, with beautiful beaches and breathtaking ocean views just moments away.
Grow your career with opportunities for career growth, training, and professional development.
Enjoy exclusive employee, friends, and family discount rates across our InterContinental Hotels & Resorts properties worldwide.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, religions, genders, gender identities and sexual orientations. We pride ourselves on a diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we're here to support you.
Ready to Work in Paradise
Please visit our Careers Page for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island at: https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers/ or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.
We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels:
Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers
Applications close 7 December 2026. We will be reviewing and contacting candidates throughout the advertising period. The application may close earlier if the position is filled.
Behind every great hotel is a leader who knows how to turn financial insight into meaningful impact. As our Director of Finance & Business Support, you’ll take your place at the leadership table, influence key decisions and shape the financial direction of the hotel. Partnering with owners and senior leaders, you’ll challenge conventional thinking, identify opportunities for greater profitability and lead not only the Finance function, but also the hotel’s Information technology and Procurement teams. In return, you’ll have the scope to make your mark across the entire operation, strengthen your executive leadership experience and see the tangible results of your work.