InterContinental Hotels Group

Join the iconic Mayfair Adelaide as we embark on an exciting new chapter!

Nestled in the heart of Adelaide’s vibrant CBD, the elegant Mayfair Hotel is entering a new era of excellence — joining the IHG Hotels & Resorts family in December 2025 and converting from Mayfair Hotel Adelaide to Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide in Q3 2026. Known for its timeless charm, boutique luxury, and exceptional service, the Mayfair offers guests a truly memorable stay just moments from Rundle Mall, Adelaide Oval, and the city’s best dining and cultural attractions. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the transformation journey as we blend the Mayfair’s distinctive character with IHG’s world-class systems, career pathways, and global standards of hospitality.

We are on the lookout for a Manager of Finance & Business Support to lead the financial strategy for this hotel. The ideal candidate will partner with the General Manager and senior leadership team to drive financial performance, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and support the overall business objectives.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but mostly you will:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the finance and leadership team, ensuring alignment with the hotel’s financial goals and objectives.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to optimize profitability.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to hotel owners and IHG Support Centre.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations. Maintain robust internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Work closely with General Manager and department heads to support business strategies and financial decision-making. Collaborate with the regional and corporate finance teams on financial planning and analysis.

What we need from you

This role is pivotal to the success of our hotel, so to see this through we’re looking for a talented professional with the perfect blend of strategic vision, operational understanding, people leadership, and extensive financial expertise and business acumen.

In addition, you will possess:

• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload and key deliverables within a project timeline.
• High level communication and relationship management skills, collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of financial management principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Capacity to build and lead a high-performing finance team and commitment to developing and coaching hotel leaders on financial practices and processes.
• Prior experience within hotel operations in a senior finance role. Experience in Luxury & Lifestyle brands is advantageous.
• Tertiary education within a Business, Finance, Accounting or related field (preferred). A Master’s degree or CPA/CA qualification is preferred.
• Full Australian Working Rights.

What you can expect from us

Not only will you benefit from a truly unique and career-defining opportunity as part of this exciting change period for the hotel, but you’ll receive a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work and a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Most importantly, your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development programs, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of leave entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences 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, colour, 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.

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.

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.