Director Finance New Opening All-Inclusive Resort Phuket

Company Description

Established in 2000 in Turkey, Rixos pioneers the ‘ALL Inclusive, ALL Exclusive’ concept, inviting guests to discover a world of possibilities, with luxurious stays, inclusive of culinary delights from around the globe, live entertainment, daily sports, and fitness activities, sensorial spa and wellness journeys and fun-filled kids and teens activities. Each Rixos property presents a unique experience inspired by local culture, global influences, and our Turkish heritage, all within a setting of unparalleled luxury.

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Finance to join the pre-opening leadership team of an exciting new all-inclusive resort and waterpark in Phuket. This is a senior executive role for a commercially astute finance leader who thrives in high-volume, complex resort environments and brings a strong understanding of all-inclusive operations.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, with a functional reporting line to Corporate Finance, you will be a key strategic partner to ownership and the Executive Committee, driving financial performance, governance, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic financial business leader for the resort, supporting operational and commercial decision-making across all departments
• Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and insight-driven analysis
• Oversee all accounting, controls, compliance, risk management and statutory requirements, ensuring adherence to local and international standards
• Drive profit optimisation across the all-inclusive model, including F&B, entertainment, waterpark operations, retail and ancillary revenues
• Partner closely with the General Manager and Executive Committee to translate financial data into clear, actionable business strategies
• Manage owner and stakeholder relationships through strong financial governance, performance reviews and ROI narratives
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team, building strong succession and financial capability across the resort
• Implement robust systems, processes and controls appropriate for a large-scale, high-volume resort and waterpark environment
• Support pre-opening activities, including system set-up, policies, procedures and operational readiness

Qualifications

About You

• Senior finance leader with extensive experience as Director of Finance / Financial Controller in luxury or upscale hospitality
• Proven experience in all-inclusive resorts is strongly preferred, with exposure to complex, multi-outlet operations
• Experience supporting or overseeing waterpark or large-scale leisure operations is a strong advantage
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance operational realities with strategic financial leadership
• Confident influencer and business partner, able to challenge, advise and support senior stakeholders
• Hands-on leader with excellent people development, communication and analytical skills
• International experience and pre-opening exposure highly regarded

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.