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IHG Cluster Director of Finance (m/f/d) in Germany
Our team needs you as our new
Cluster Director of Finance (m/w/d)
Every day is different, but you’ll primarily be:
Serving as an active member of the Executive Committee, contributing to overall hotel strategy, performance management and business planning
Acting as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and department heads to drive revenue growth, cost efficiency, and GOP optimization
Leading all aspects of financial strategy, forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, and long-term financial modeling
Providing sophisticated financial analysis, performance insights, and data-driven recommendations to improve profitability and market competitiveness
Ensuring robust financial governance, internal controls, compliance, and risk management aligned with brand, ownership, and regulatory standards
Overseeing cash flow, working capital, asset protection, and capital expenditure planning
Building, mentoring, and developing a high-performing finance team, ensuring succession planning and strong internal capability
Ensure all accounts are reconciled monthly and oversee the process of credit extension and collection of overdue accounts
Managing relationships with owners, auditors, banks, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies with confidence and credibility
Elevating financial awareness across the hotel by translating financial data into clear business insights for operational leaders
Accountable & Responsible for the preparation & review of the Hotel balance sheet & compliance with policies and procedures and local GAAP for all Departments
Assesses & Support internal audits (CSA, Sox, etc.) results, reviews internal audit reports and action plans progress through hotel to ensure maximum internal controls
What We Need from You:
Bachelor’s degree or higher education qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
Significant progressive leadership experience in hotel finance, with proven success as a Director of Finance, Financial Controller, or equivalent senior-level role
Demonstrated experience as a strategic partner within an Executive Committee or senior leadership team
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence business decisions beyond the finance function
Deep expertise in financial planning & analysis, compliance, asset management, tax, payroll, government reporting, and owner relations
Experience negotiating leases, managing capital expenditure, performing displacement analysis, and delivering complex financial projections
Professional accounting or finance designation (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) strongly preferred
Fluent in English and German
Executive presence, high integrity, and the ability to lead with confidence in a dynamic hospitality environment
What we offer you:
Permanent employment contract
Above-average remuneration
Vacation pay in accordance with the collective agreement
Annual bonus
Corporate benefits
Intensive orientation and training
Extensive training tools
Transfer opportunities within IHG
Cleaning of work clothes
Regular team events
A well-balanced and varied buffet and free hot and soft drinks in the staff restaurant
We’re looking for a strategic, commercially driven senior finance leader to join the Hotel Executive Committee as Director of Finance & Business Support. This is not just a technical accounting role — it is a key leadership position responsible for shaping the hotel’s financial strategy, driving sustainable profitability, safeguarding assets, and partnering closely with ownership and the General Manager to deliver long-term value.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and ownership, bringing financial insight, operational acumen, and executive presence to every major decision. In return, we’ll place our financial performance, compliance, and asset stewardship in your expert hands.
The InterContinental Berlin offers the Luxury of Space: 558 rooms and suites and, with 55 event rooms and an event capacity for up to 3,000 people, it is one of the leading and highest-grossing conference and event hotels in Europe.
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
Apply now at careers.ihg.com .
InterContinental Berlin
Budapester Strasse 2, 10787 Berlin, Germany
Contact: Thomas Peh
Tel. 030 2602 1566
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