Job Description

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

As the first InterContinental Resort to land in Australia, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort reflects the grand, graceful architecture of a classic Queensland estate, nestled within the beautiful surrounds of Sanctuary Cove.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we don’t just deliver exceptional guest experiences, we create True Hospitality for Everyone. We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Manager of Finance & Business Support to join our team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and meaningful business insights.

What's the job?

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support, this role is integral to maintaining financial integrity while supporting operational leaders to drive performance, guest satisfaction, and colleague engagement.

You will promote the desired work culture around Our Winning Ways behaviours. These are: Do the right thing, Show we care, Aim higher, Celebrate difference and Work better together. This is how we act and behave with our guests and each other within IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Your day to day 

• Build financial capability across departments through coaching, monthly finance meetings, and on-the-job training

• Foster strong collaboration across departments through clear communication and teamwork

• Prepare and analyse monthly financial and management reports, providing insights to support decision-making

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of the hotel’s Strategic Plan, Budget, and Key Performance Objectives

• Provide administrative and financial support to the leadership team, including policy guidance and cost-benefit analysis

• Ensure compliance with IHG accounting standards, policies, and generally accepted accounting principles

• Support the onboarding and training of colleagues on finance systems including PeopleSoft, FutureLog, and UKG

• Support the management of finance workflows, ensuring effective controls across revenue, expenses, and asset protection

• Liaise with external stakeholders as required, including auditors, banks, and consultants

• Ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and aligned with corporate reporting deadlines

• Support operational leaders in deploying resources effectively to maximise guest satisfaction

• Ensure financial processes and initiatives enhance—not hinder—the guest experience

• Participate in cross-functional meetings focused on improving guest outcomes

• Support compliance with IHG Brand Standards through regular review and continuous improvement

What we need from you

• Tertiary or University Graduate Preferred

• 3 years’ experience in hotel finance or a similar role within hospitality

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

• Knowledge of financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Sun, or similar ERP systems)

• Understanding of accounting principles and internal controls

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders

• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

• Unlimited working rights in Australia

Join our extraordinary world and experience a place where you can be yourself, share your ideas, support your personal growth and wellbeing, and be a valued member of an inspirational team.

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s wellbeing, including:

• Global hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts

• Paid birthday leave

• Enhanced parental leave

• Proactive health days and flexible work options.

• Your career journey will be supported through our Finance development program

• IHG Career Milestone celebrations

• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG

• Access to our incredible retails discount program

We are proud to be IHG and we know you will be too. 

Visit http://careers.ihg.com/ to find out more about us.

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