Director of Finance - Four Seasons Hotel Luxor, Egypt

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Perched along the banks of the Nile in the heart of Egypt's legendary ancient city of Thebes, Four Seasons Hotel Luxor will bring world-class hospitality to one of the world's most remarkable destinations. Set to open in 2027, the hotel will feature 200 guest rooms and suites with views of the Nile, exceptional dining experiences, a luxurious spa and wellness offering, family-focused amenities, and event spaces. Located moments from the iconic Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings, Four Seasons Hotel Luxor offers a unique opportunity to be part of a landmark opening and help shape the future of luxury hospitality in one of the world's most captivating cultural destinations.

The Role of Director of Finance:

Four Seasons Hotel Luxor is anticipated to open in 2027, and we are seeking a Director of Finance to join our team and help shape its future!

Reporting to the General Manager with dotted lines reporting to the Regional Director of Finance and the Vice President, Operations Finance, you will be an integral member of the Hotel Leadership team that is collectively responsible for making key strategic and operational decisions for the hotel.

The Director of Finance will be responsible for safeguarding the hotel assets and financial resources, providing timely and accurate financial information, establishing, and enforcing adequate internal controls and counsel to hotel senior management and ensuring that the hotel operates within all related local and corporate policies and procedures and under the terms and conditions of the Management Agreement.

Our Ideal Director of Finance candidate will have:

A minimum of three years' experience in a comparable senior financial leadership role, ideally within a luxury hospitality environment. Pre-opening experience is considered a significant advantage.

Working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and USALI requirements, with comprehensive knowledge of all functions within Accounting, Purchasing, Food & Beverage Control, and Information Technology. Demonstrated expertise in leading the property's financial planning process, including the development of annual business plans, periodic forecasts, long-range strategic plans, capital expenditure budgets, and cash flow projections.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of the Egyptian hospitality and business environment, including local tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, labour legislation, social insurance regulations, and prevailing market practices. Previous professional experience within Egypt is highly preferred, along with a proven ability to navigate local regulatory requirements and establish effective relationships with government authorities, external auditors, banking institutions, and other key business stakeholders.

As Director of Finance, you will be the Cultural Advocate of the Golden Rule in every employee action within the hotel, creating a great workplace for great people to deliver exceptional experiences. You will bring a genuine passion for people, talent development, and organizational culture, while demonstrating the highest levels of integrity, transparency, and professional accountability. As a strategic business partner, you will possess strong commercial acumen, a deep understanding of operational priorities, and the ability to influence key business strategies and operational decisions. You will serve as a catalyst for positive change, an employee champion, and a trusted advisor to the Hotel Leadership Team.

Fluency in Arabic and English is a must for this location, along with current eligibility to work in Egypt.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of; the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.  We look for talent who share the Golden Rule – people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us.  As Four Seasons works towards phenomenal growth in the next decade, our most valuable partners continue to be our talent, with whom we have a strong relationship based on the Golden Rule. This relationship is made tangible by the awards received year after year by Four Seasons on a corporate level, as well as by our hotels, resorts and residences around the world, making us an undisputed “employer of choice.”