Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Hotel Group at Little Kitchen Help Ltd

We are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a prestigious hotel group in Kenya. The ideal candidate will have proven experience overseeing the financial operations of 5–6 hotels within a hospitality group and a deep understanding of the hotel industry’s unique financial dynamics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the finance function across all hotels within the group.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support business growth and profitability.
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and risk management across the group.
• Partner with the executive team to drive strategic decisions and operational improvements.
• Analyse financial performance and recommend strategies to optimise revenue and cost efficiencies.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders as required.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and development to the finance team at both property and corporate levels.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in hospitality finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role as CFO or Group Director of Finance.
• Proven track record managing financial operations for multiple hotels (minimum 5–6 properties).
• Strong background in hotel financial systems, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• Stable career history with reputable hotel brands or groups.