Multi-unit and Bilingual (English/Arabic) Director of Finance – Mixed-Use Portfolio including H[…]

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Multi-unit and Bilingual (English/Arabic) Director of Finance – Mixed-Use Portfolio including Hospitality (Middle East)

This role offers the opportunity to shape financial performance across a growing portfolio of serviced apartments and mixed-use assets in a dynamic Middle Eastern market, working closely with ownership and executive leadership to drive long-term value.

We are recruiting a seasoned Director of Finance to lead the financial strategy and operations for a portfolio of serviced apartments and mixed-use hospitality assets across the Middle East. This role requires a commercially driven finance leader with deep expertise in extended-stay and residential-style hospitality, combined with experience overseeing multiple properties within a cluster structure.

The successful candidate will bring a balance of operational finance discipline and strategic insight , with a proven track record managing diverse property types, including serviced apartments, boutique residences, and luxury hotel components within integrated developments.

Candidate Profile

• Currently serving in a Multi-Unit Director of Finance role, overseeing a minimum of three properties .
• Extensive experience within serviced apartments, extended-stay, or mixed-use hospitality environments .
• Background in luxury, deluxe, and boutique hospitality segments , with exposure to both large-scale and smaller, niche properties .
• Strong understanding of residential hospitality financial models , including long-term stays and hybrid lease structures.
• Mandatory Middle East experience , with strong knowledge of regional financial practices and regulations.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.
• Commercially astute with the ability to translate financial data into operational strategy.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification preferred , or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline .
• Strong command of hospitality financial systems and reporting platforms.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.

Core Competencies

• Multi-property financial leadership
• Serviced apartment & extended-stay expertise
• Asset and investment management
• Governance, compliance & controls
• Leadership and team development

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial leadership across a multi-property portfolio of serviced apartments and mixed-use developments .
• Oversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis .
• Drive profitability through detailed understanding of long-stay revenue models, occupancy trends, lease structures, and ancillary income streams .
• Partner with Operations and Commercial teams to optimize RevPAR, GOP, and NOI performance across assets.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements, tax frameworks, and corporate governance standards within the Middle East.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls .
• Manage owner relations, asset management reporting, and investment performance tracking .
• Oversee cash flow, working capital management, and capital expenditure planning across multiple properties.
• Develop and mentor finance teams across the cluster, ensuring consistent standards and succession planning.

Compensation: Salary + company benefits.

If you meet with the above requirements, please send your current resume and a cover note to Yasmin Khambatta at and Pina Mercuri at

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2026-03-31 07:26:24