Cost Controller / Business Analyst- Six Senses The Palm Dubai

As Cost Controller / Business Analyst, I will behave in a professional manner and set an example to all. I will abide by Six Senses principles, core values, best practices, guidelines and objectives, while respecting other cultures and nationalities and projecting a positive and proactive position to help build and maintain a strong, loyal team. My duties and responsibilities will include: • Assisting with monitoring operating costs, payroll, and departmental expenses against budgets. • Supporting the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports and basic variance analysis. • Collecting, validating, and organizing financial and operational data from systems (PeopleSoft, POS, PMS, Excel, BI tools) • Supporting budgeting and forecasting exercises under supervision. • Assisting with internal controls, audits, and compliance with finance policies and procedures. • Working closely with Operations and F&B teams to understand cost drivers and operational KPIs. • Gradually developing into a finance business partner role through on-the-job training and mentoring. • Controlling, checking and establishing the purchasing specifications, to spot check quality, price and service of purveyors and market in order to make sure the operation gets the best quality prices from regular and reliable supply sources. • Supervise the receiving, storing and issuing procedures and supervise store-room hosts and premises for proper recording, storing, inventory turnover, issuing checks for proper inventory rotation avoiding waste and pilferage. • Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information. • Comply with governmental and company policies, procedures, and regulations. • Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers. • Coded documents according to company procedures. • Inform the Director of Finance of any complaints or any other problems that may arise. • React to all daily operating problems and complaints rose and to offer solutions. • Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene. • Knowledge of all safety, security and emergency procedures related to my position in line with brand and statutory requirements. • Ensure the privacy of guests, partners and residential owners, I will apply an extra level of protection to any sensitive personal data and use confidential information only to perform my job. • Ensure all equipment of the department is kept clean and in good working condition. • Upsell all property facilities and activities. • Attend meetings and training as required. Qualifications To execute the position of Cost Controller / Business Analyst, I have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels with proven results. I possess a minimum of a Diploma/bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or similar qualifications and professional accounting body certification. I have more than one year’s experience in a hotel accounting role. Technical skills include advanced MS I am also familiar with various hotel systems including POS, PMS and CRM platforms. I have an excellent command of written and spoken English. The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Cost Controller / Business Analyst at Six Senses The Palm, Dubai. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position. Six Senses The Palm, Dubai is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

To execute the position of Cost Controller / Business Analyst, I have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels with proven results. I possess a minimum of a Diploma/bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or similar qualifications and professional accounting body certification. I have more than one year’s experience in a hotel accounting role. Technical skills include advanced MS Excel and familiarity with various hotel systems including POS, PMS and CRM platforms. I have an excellent command of written and spoken English.

Assisting with monitoring operating costs, payroll, and departmental expenses against budgets. Supporting the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports and basic variance analysis. Collecting, validating, and organizing financial and operational data from systems (PeopleSoft, POS, PMS, Excel, BI tools). Supporting budgeting and forecasting exercises under supervision. Assisting with internal controls, audits, and compliance with finance policies and procedures. Working closely with Operations and F&B teams to understand cost drivers and operational KPIs. Gradually developing into a finance business partner role through on-the-job training and mentoring. Controlling, checking and establishing the purchasing specifications, to spot check quality, price and service of purveyors and market in order to make sure the operation gets the best quality prices from regular and reliable supply sources. Supervise the receiving, storing and issuing procedures and supervise store-room hosts and premises for proper recording, storing, inventory turnover, issuing checks for proper inventory rotation avoiding waste and pilferage. Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information. Comply with governmental and company policies, procedures, and regulations. Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers. Coded documents according to company procedures. Inform the Director of Finance of any complaints or any other problems that may arise. React to all daily operating problems and complaints rose and to offer solutions. Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene. Knowledge of all safety, security and emergency procedures related to my position in line with brand and statutory requirements. Ensure the privacy of guests, partners and residential owners, I will apply an extra level of protection to any sensitive personal data and use confidential information only to perform my job. Ensure all equipment of the department is kept clean and in good working condition. Upsell all property facilities and activities. Attend meetings and training as required.