Scope: Global hospitality financial leadership, investment evaluation, capital allocation and direct asset management of Dubai, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, the United States and other assigned international regions.

Location: Dubai, with frequent international travel.

Role Purpose

Provide strategic financial leadership and owner-side asset management across CG Hospitality's international portfolio, safeguarding financial integrity, optimizing capital deployment and maximizing sustainable investment returns and long-term asset value.

The role will lead the financial strategy, planning, reporting, treasury, financial controls, risk management and capital structure of the hospitality business, while taking direct accountability for the financial and commercial performance of assigned international assets, joint ventures and operating partnerships.

Act as a strategic business partner to the Managing Director, Boards, regional leadership teams and property operators, translating financial and commercial insights into investment decisions, operational improvements, disciplined capital allocation and sustainable portfolio growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Corporate Financial Leadership

- Develop and execute the financial strategy for CG Hospitality, ensuring alignment with the Group's growth objectives, investment priorities and long-term business plans.

- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and performance management across the hospitality portfolio.

- Establish robust financial policies, procedures, internal controls and governance frameworks across corporate and international operations.

- Provide timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting to the Managing Director, Boards and relevant stakeholders.

- Monitor financial performance against budgets, business plans, forecasts and strategic objectives, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.

- Drive financial discipline, cost optimization, operating efficiency, profitability and sustainable cash generation across the portfolio.

- Ensure effective coordination with regional Finance Heads, property Finance Directors and operating company finance teams.

1. Treasury, Capital Structure & Financial Risk Management

- Oversee Group treasury, liquidity management, working capital, cash flow planning and funding requirements across hospitality operations.

- Develop and manage capital structure strategies, including debt, equity, refinancing and other funding arrangements.

- Maintain effective banking relationships and lead negotiations with financial institutions, lenders and strategic financing partners.

- Monitor foreign exchange, interest rate, liquidity, credit and counterparty exposures across international markets.

- Ensure appropriate cash management, funding availability and financial risk mitigation across subsidiaries, joint ventures and operating entities.

- Evaluate financing alternatives and optimize the cost of capital while maintaining appropriate financial flexibility.

- Oversee insurance, tax, audit and statutory financial compliance in coordination with relevant internal teams and external advisers.

1. Investment Evaluation & Portfolio Expansion

- Provide financial leadership and commercial assessment for acquisitions, greenfield and brownfield developments, strategic investments and portfolio expansion opportunities.

- Lead feasibility studies, valuations, financial modelling, scenario analysis and investment appraisals.

- Evaluate capital requirements, funding structures, projected cash flows, return on investment, internal rate of return and payback periods.

- Challenge investment assumptions, assess downside exposure and establish appropriate financial and commercial safeguards.

- Coordinate financial due diligence and work with legal, operational, tax,



technical and external advisers to assess investment opportunities.

- Present investment recommendations, financial implications and risk assessments to the Managing Director and Boards.

- Monitor post-investment financial performance against approved investment cases and expected returns.

1. International Asset Management & Financial Performance

- Take direct owner-side accountability for the financial and commercial performance of assigned international hospitality assets across Dubai, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, the United States and other designated markets.

- Lead and coordinate assigned regional owner teams, holding operators, property leaders and finance teams accountable for agreed financial and operational targets.

- Review and challenge annual business plans, budgets, forecasts, capital requirements and financial results.

- Monitor key hospitality performance indicators, including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, GOPPAR, GOP, EBITDA, NOI, cash flow and return on invested capital, as applicable.

- Identify underperforming assets, assess root causes and drive measurable financial and operational improvement plans.

- Improve revenue generation, cost efficiency, productivity, profitability, working capital and cash conversion.

- Benchmark asset performance against approved business plans, comparable properties, market conditions and investment expectations.

- Ensure property-level financial performance translates into sustainable cash generation and improved asset value.

1. Capital Allocation & Asset Value Enhancement

- Lead financial evaluation and prioritization of capital expenditure across the assigned portfolio.

- Assess refurbishment, renovation, repositioning, expansion and asset enhancement proposals against expected returns, funding capacity and strategic value.

- Develop financial strategies for refinancing, restructuring, operator changes, brand transitions, divestments and other value-enhancement initiatives.

- Monitor approved capital expenditure, project budgets, funding commitments, delivery milestones and realized financial benefits.

- Work with regional leadership and operators to ensure capital investments deliver the intended commercial and operational outcomes.

- Identify opportunities to optimize asset utilization, improve operating margins, strengthen cash flow and maximize long-term investment returns.

- Oversee financial integration and performance tracking following acquisitions, new hotel openings and major portfolio transitions.

1. Mergers, Acquisitions & Commercial Agreements

- Lead the financial and commercial aspects of acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, strategic investments and other corporate transactions.

- Evaluate and negotiate transaction structures, including debt, equity, shareholder arrangements and joint venture funding commitments.

- Work with the Managing Director, legal advisers and relevant stakeholders on management agreements, franchise agreements, leases and other material hotel contracts.

- Assess financial implications of management fees, incentive structures, performance tests, owner obligations, capital commitments, financial covenants and exit provisions.

- Ensure transactions are supported by robust financial diligence, appropriate valuation methodologies and clearly defined commercial terms.

- Coordinate transaction funding, financial approvals, closing requirements and post-acquisition financial integration.

1. Financial Governance,



Controls & Compliance

- Establish and maintain strong financial governance, internal control and reporting standards across the hospitality portfolio.

- Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, management accounts, consolidation and financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

- Oversee internal and external audits, tax planning, statutory compliance and financial risk management.

- Ensure effective financial controls across subsidiaries, joint ventures, managed properties and operating entities, taking account of contractual and ownership rights.

- Monitor compliance with financial policies, delegated authorities, approval limits, banking mandates and corporate governance requirements.

- Identify material financial, operational, regulatory, tax, foreign exchange and geopolitical risks, establishing clear mitigation plans and accountable owners.

- Maintain transparency, accountability and timely escalation of material financial and commercial matters to the Managing Director and Boards.

1. Stakeholder Management & Strategic Leadership

- Act as a key financial adviser and strategic business partner to the Managing Director, Boards and senior leadership team.

- Represent CG Hospitality in assigned board meetings, joint venture committees, owner meetings and strategic financial discussions.

- Build effective relationships with investors, shareholders, lenders, financial institutions, auditors, advisers, hotel operators and strategic partners.

- Challenge commercial assumptions, provide objective financial insights and support informed decision-making at senior leadership and Board level.

- Lead, develop and strengthen the hospitality finance function, building a high-performance team with strong commercial, analytical and governance capabilities.

- Promote financial accountability, cross-functional collaboration and a performance-driven culture across the international portfolio.

Candidate Profile

- Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification; an MBA or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Business Administration or Strategy would be an advantage.

- Significant senior-level experience in hospitality finance, preferably in an international hotel group, hospitality investment platform, hotel ownership company or diversified hospitality business.

- Demonstrated experience in leading finance functions across multiple entities, geographies and business operations.

- Strong expertise in financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash flow management, capital allocation, financial controls and risk management.

- Proven track record in hospitality asset management, improving hotel financial performance, optimizing operating margins and maximizing asset value.

- Strong understanding of hotel operating models, hotel management and franchise agreements, owner-operator relationships and hospitality performance metrics.

- Experience in financial modelling, investment appraisal, valuations, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, debt and equity structuring and transaction negotiations.

- Experience managing relationships with international lenders, investors, shareholders, hotel operators, auditors and qualified advisers.

- Strong commercial judgment, analytical capability, negotiation skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.

- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, engage with Boards and lead multicultural, geographically dispersed teams.

- High integrity, strategic thinking, accountability and the ability to balance financial discipline with business growth.

- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across international markets.

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