Country Finance Manager

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Country Finance Manager – India Location:

Gurgaon (Gurugram), India

About UHM United Hospitality Management (UHM) is an international hotel management company with a growing portfolio across the Middle East, Europe and India. As part of our strategic expansion into India, we are building a strong country leadership team to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial discipline across our properties and corporate office. Role Overview The Country Finance Manager – UHM India will lead the finance function for UHM India, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, reporting accuracy and commercial support to the business. This role is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for setting up financial structures, overseeing property-level finance teams, ensuring statutory compliance in India, and partnering closely with operations to drive profitability and performance. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Strategy & Leadership Lead financial strategy and planning for UHM India. Act as a key business partner to the Country Head and General Managers. Provide commercial insights to support growth and expansion initiatives. Support integration of new properties and acquisitions. 2. Financial Reporting & Controls Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. Implement strong internal controls and governance frameworks. Oversee consolidation of property-level financials. Ensure compliance with UHM global reporting standards. 3. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts. Monitor performance against budget and recommend corrective actions. Support long-term financial planning and capital expenditure analysis. 4. Compliance & Statutory Governance Ensure compliance with Indian financial regulations, taxation, GST, TDS, and corporate laws. Oversee statutory audits and liaise with external auditors and consultants. Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements across states of operation. 5. Cash Flow & Treasury Management Manage cash flow planning and working capital optimization. Oversee banking relationships and financial risk management. Monitor receivables, payables, and cost control measures. 6. Payroll & Financial Coordination Partner with HR to ensure payroll accuracy and statutory contributions. Ensure alignment between employment contracts and financial payouts. Maintain strict financial discipline and transparency. 7. Team Leadership & Systems Build and lead the finance team across corporate and properties. Implement financial systems, policies, and SOPs. Drive automation, reporting dashboards, and financial analytics. Qualifications & Experience Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent finance qualification preferred. 10 –12 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role. Hospitality or multi-unit business experience strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of Indian taxation, statutory compliance and financial regulations. Experience in setting up finance functions in a growing or expanding organization is an advantage. Key Competencies Strong commercial acumen Strategic and analytical mindset High integrity and governance focus Detail-oriented with hands-on capability Strong stakeholder management skills Ability to work in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment Why Join UHM India? Opportunity to build and structure the finance function from the ground up Strategic role in a growing international hospitality group Dynamic expansion environment with long-term growth potential