CG Hospitality Corporate CFO & Asset Management

Role Overview

The CFO & Head of Asset Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial governance, asset performance, capital allocation, and value creation across a global portfolio of owned luxury hotels and resorts. This role integrates corporate finance leadership, hospitality asset management, investment oversight, and strategic partnerships, ensuring optimal ROI, disciplined capital deployment, and long-term value maximization across all hospitality assets. The incumbent will also lead M&A activities, joint ventures, and operator partnerships, working closely with top-tier global hotel operators and institutional stakeholders. Role may require frequent travels.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Hospitality Asset Management & ROI Optimization
• Lead end-to-end asset management strategy for all owned hospitality assets (luxury hotels, resorts, mixed-use leisure assets).
• Establish and monitor global asset performance frameworks (RevPAR, GOPPAR, EBITDA, NOI, ROI, IRR).
• Drive asset value enhancement initiatives including repositioning, refurbishment, rebranding, and operational restructuring.
• Benchmark portfolio performance against global luxury hospitality standards.
• Identify underperforming assets and execute turnaround or divestment strategies.
• Develop long-term capital improvement plans aligned with brand positioning and market cycles.
• Global Financial Leadership (Consolidation, MIS & Reporting)
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting for global hospitality portfolio across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reporting for Board and stakeholders.
• Lead global P&L management, cash flow optimization, and balance sheet integrity.
• Implement standardized financial controls, accounting policies, and ERP systems across all properties.
• Drive forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis across regions and asset classes.
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP as applicable).
• Capital Allocation, Investment Strategy & Value Creation
• Lead capital allocation strategy across existing assets and new developments.
• Evaluate investment proposals using robust financial modeling (NPV, IRR, payback, sensitivity analysis).
• Optimize capital structure for the hospitality portfolio (debt, equity, JV structures).
• Recommend dividend policies, refinancing strategies, and asset monetization opportunities.
• Drive enterprise value creation through strategic financial planning and portfolio optimization.
• M&A, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
• Lead global M&A transactions, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments in hospitality sector.
• Identify and evaluate new market entry opportunities and expansion strategies.
• Build and manage relationships with leading global hotel operators, management companies, and institutional investors.
• Negotiate and structure hotel management agreements (HMA), franchise agreements, and operating contracts.
• Oversee due diligence processes (financial, operational, legal) for all transactions.
• Joint Ventures (JV) & Board Representation
• Represent ownership interests in Joint Venture Boards and Strategic Committees.
• Provide financial leadership and governance oversight in JV structures.
• Ensure alignment of JV operations with overall group financial and strategic objectives.
• Participate in Board-level discussions on performance, strategy, capital deployment, and risk.
• Manage relationships with co-investors, sovereign funds, private equity partners, and family offices.
• Operator & Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Manage executive-level relationships with top-tier global hospitality operators (luxury and ultra-luxury brands).
• Ensure operator accountability on financial and operational KPIs.
• Resolve commercial and contractual issues with management companies.
• Drive collaboration between asset owners and operators for optimal performance outcomes.
• Act as primary financial interface between ownership group and operating partners.
• Risk Management, Compliance & Governance
• Establish enterprise-wide financial risk management frameworks.
• Oversee tax structuring, regulatory compliance, and cross-border financial governance.
• Ensure adherence to audit requirements and internal control systems.
• Manage exposure to FX, interest rate, and geopolitical risks affecting global assets.
• Lead internal and external audit coordination processes.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant / CPA / CFA / MBA (Finance or related discipline) from a top-tier institution
• 15–25+ years of experience in:
• Hospitality finance / asset management OR
• Real estate investment / private equity (hospitality exposure preferred)
• Strong global exposure across multi-country portfolios
• Proven track record in:
• Hotel asset management
• M&A transactions
• JV structuring
• Luxury hospitality operations finance
• Deep understanding of hospitality KPIs and operator models