Director of Finance

Financial Director – Treehouse Adelaide (Pre-Opening) Treehouse Hotels are modern, nostalgic, playful, and planet‑kind—grown‑up hideaways that spark childhood wonder while caring gently for the Earth. Treehouse Adelaide will be our very first perch in Australia: sun‑splashed terraces, reclaimed timbers, kookaburra wake‑up calls, and neighbours who share our zest for good times and green living.

Before guests climb the rope ladder and shout “I’m home!”, we need a financial storyteller who can sketch the numbers, carve the controls, and keep our eco‑dream leafy and lucrative. Ready to balance sheets—and swing from them? Read on.

Key Outcomes

Grow the business:

Deliver opening‑year targets and support revenue and profit goals in partnership with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Management.

Protect cash and value:

Manage working capital, cash flow, and capex to support operations, mitigate risk, and drive long‑term value.

Finance Leadership

Strategic partner:

Collaborate with the General Manager and leadership team on growth initiatives, resource allocation, and market opportunities.

Financial oversight:

Lead budgeting, forecasting, P&L delivery and accuracy, internal controls, balance sheet management, and capital planning.

Commercial performance:

Support pricing, mix, and inventory decisions to improve market share; coach department leaders on margin and cost management.

Continuous improvement:

Review existing ways of working, introduce better tools and processes, and apply thoughtful, sustainable risk management.

Operational Excellence

Standards and controls:

Develop SOPs and control frameworks aligned with local regulations and brand requirements.

Systems ownership:

Select, implement, and manage finance systems that improve efficiency and decision‑making.

Audit readiness:

Coordinate internal, external, and regulatory audits and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.

Clear reporting:

Deliver on‑time monthly reporting, reconciliations, tax requirements, ROI analyses, and reliable forecasts.

Stakeholder Management

Owner communication:

Present financial performance clearly, including ROI, key trends, and recommended actions.

Contract management:

Ensure leadership understands and operates within management agreements and related obligations.

Relationship building:

Maintain strong working relationships with regional teams, auditors, vendors, and brand stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

Experience:

4–5 years successful experience as a Director of Finance or Financial Controller (pre‑opening experience in lifestyle hotels preferred).

Technical strengths:

Cash management, forecasting, revenue strategy, budgeting, and project leadership.

Commercial mindset:

Proven ability to translate market insight into measurable business outcomes.

Owner relations:

Comfortable managing owner expectations and working with complex agreements.

Planning capability:

Strong P&L analysis, multi‑year forecasting, and capex planning skills.

Communication:

Confident presenter with strong organisation and stakeholder management skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar (CPA/CA preferred).

Local knowledge:

Adelaide / Australian hospitality experience a must.

Sustainability:

Genuine interest in sustainability; experience with eco‑focused lifestyle brands is an advantage.

Why climb with us? Because at Treehouse Adelaide every spreadsheet tells a story, every cent fuels sustainability, and every teammate believes business can be serious and seriously fun. Check us out – https://www.treehousehotels.com/

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