Director of Finance

About the role

Raffles Udaipur is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Finance to lead its financial operations. This senior leadership position combines hands‑on oversight with strategic analysis to support day‑to‑day activities and long‑term initiatives across the luxury hotel.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll and financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and coordinate annual audits, tax filings and regulatory compliance under Indian financial regulations.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Partner with leadership on long‑range planning, capital investments and business strategy.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity and banking relationships.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track organisational health.

Required profile

• Proven senior finance leadership experience, preferably in hospitality or related sectors.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting financial information to senior management and stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of Indian financial regulations, tax compliance and audit processes.
• Collaborative approach with senior leadership and department heads.

Required skills

• General ledger management
• Accounts payable and payroll processing
• Financial reporting and statement preparation
• Internal controls and audit coordination
• Tax compliance and regulatory filing
• Financial analysis and performance monitoring
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial modeling
• Cash flow management
• Banking and lender relationship management
• KPI development and monitoring