Manager of Finance & Business Support | InterContinental Pokhara Resort

Job Description

IHG, a leading global hospitality company is bringing to life InterContinental Pokhara Resort, a serene haven perched on a hill and within a community forest, overlooking the tranquil waters of Begnas Lake. This soon-to-be-iconic luxury destination seeks talented and passionate individuals to fill multiple career opportunities. If you share our passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving excellence in every aspect of hospitality, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

As Manager of Finance and Business Support, you’ll direct hotel financial operations and ensure the security of hotel assets. Reporting on the financial state of hotel you'll also make recommendations to improve hotel profitability. You'll be the first point of contact for all hotel financial and accounting-related issues with owners, auditors (internal and external) and regulatory agencies.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:

• Lead the full scope of financial operations - from building the annual operating budget and managing cash flow to analysing ROI on capital projects and recommending rate strategies.
• Own the resort's financial controls, ensuring all accounting practices are ethical, legal, and aligned with company policy.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the finance department - from staffing and workload planning to coaching, performance development, and training.
• Maintain a healthy financial ecosystem by managing accounts payable to protect supplier relationships, overseeing credit extension and collection of overdue accounts, and ensuring guest-facing financial processes (payments, room charges, dispute resolution) run seamlessly.
• Deliver clear, insightful financial reporting to the General Manager and stakeholders. You'll provide analytical support during budget reviews, identify cost-saving opportunities, and make data-backed recommendations to continuously improve hotel profitability.
  
  

What We need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting and Finance. 
• 4-6 years’ experience in hotel accounting or audit with at least one year in an Assistant Finance Manager or similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Knowledge of accounting management duties e.g. negotiating hotel space and tenant leases; processing payroll; performing asset management duties; providing business projections, displacement analysis, preparing government reports, filing tax returns etc.
• Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred. 
• Must speak local language(s). Other languages preferred.
  
  

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.