Job Description

1. Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement financial strategies for the hospitality portfolio.

• Oversee annual business plans, budgets, and forecasts for each asset.

• Work closely with entity-level finance teams for budgeting, forecasting, capex planning, and variance analysis for all assets

• Support investment decisions, feasibility studies, and valuation exercises across the portfolio.

• Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost optimization across entities.

• Coordinate with operations & finance teams of AOC’s (asset owning company -CSD, Realty, and NMDPL) to align asset performance goals.

2. Commercial Management

• Structure and negotiate commercial agreements, including operator contracts, leases, and revenue-share arrangements for all hospitality assets.

• Optimize commercial terms to maximize returns and mitigate risks across the portfolio. • Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and monitor compliance.

3. Governance & Compliance

• Establish robust financial controls and reporting systems for multi-entity operations.

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, and audit standards across all companies.

• Oversee tax planning and regulatory filings related to hospitality operations in coordination with the respective owning company.

4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track financial KPIs across all assets and provide actionable insights to leadership.

• Prepare consolidated MIS reports for senior leadership and promoters.

• Support decision-making through accurate and timely financial analysis.

• Establish governance frameworks for operational and financial oversight across entities.

• Ensure seamless data flow and reporting from finance teams of CSD, Realty, and NMDPL.

5. Portfolio Strategy & Performance

• Develop and implement asset management strategies

• Monitor financial and operational performance, budgets, and KPIs for all properties.

• Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost optimization across entities.

• Coordinate with finance and operations teams of CSD, Realty, and NMDPL to align asset performance goals.

6. Owner Representation & Operator Management

• Act as the primary liaison between Adani Hospitality Division and hotel operators.

• Negotiate and manage Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) and related contracts for all group-owned hotels.

• Ensure compliance with brand standards and contractual obligations across multiple entities.

7. Capital Projects & Asset Enhancement

• Drive renovation, repositioning, and capital expenditure projects across all assets.

• Coordinate with AOC’s for approvals and execution of capex plans. • Ensure timely execution within approved budgets and quality standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a reputed institution.

• Minimum 15–18 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the real estate or hospitality sectors. • Proven expertise in managing large-scale financial operations and strategic planning.

• Preferable - Strong understanding of hotel operations, financial modelling, and brand management.

• Preferable – Experience in negotiating HMAs and managing multi-asset portfolios.