Head of finance & business support - six senses

Lead finance for the global Six Senses portfolio as principal finance partner to Operations – driving hotel performance, owner value and governance through a period of significant growth. Based in London or Bangkok.

Whether you’re starting out or stepping up, you’ll find support, purpose and the chance to grow through every challenge at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

We’re seeking a Head of Finance – Six Senses to join our team in London, UK or Bangkok, Thailand. Reporting to the VP Finance, Six Senses, this is a global role with around 30% travel across the portfolio.

In this role, you’ll be the principal finance partner to the Six Senses Operations leadership team, connecting enterprise priorities with execution across 27 open hotels – a portfolio that could double in size over the next three years. Your time will be split broadly evenly between commercial business partnering and the analysis, performance and governance that keeps our hotels and IHG safe. As the face of Six Senses finance for owners and operational stakeholders, you’ll turn insight into clear actions that improve hotel performance and support growth that opens on brand and on target.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the operations team and Six Senses Leadership Team.
• Lead all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management across the Six Senses portfolio.
• Drive hotel profitability, cash flow, fee generation and owner returns through effective financial analysis and decision support.
• Provide oversight of financial governance, risk management, compliance and internal controls.
• Partner with operations teams to improve hotel performance and support opening, conversion and growth initiatives.
• Lead financial evaluation of development opportunities, management agreements and strategic investments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel owners, providing commercial insight and support on key business matters.
• Support the continued integration and alignment of Six Senses within IHG while preserving the unique culture and positioning of the brand.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing finance team across multiple geographies.
• Champion data-driven decision making and continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and reporting.

On a daily basis you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial performance and growth of a globally recognised luxury wellness brand, helping owners, operators and leaders make confident, informed decisions.

Key Success Measures

• Delivery of annual fee, GOP and cash flow targets.
• Improvement in hotel profitability and owner returns.
• Strong forecasting accuracy and financial discipline.
• Successful support of openings, signings and portfolio growth.
• Effective risk management and governance outcomes.
• High engagement and development of the finance organization.
• Positive owner and stakeholder feedback.

What we’re looking for

• Senior finance executive with multi-unit experience in hospitality, asset management or a consumer-facing industry; luxury experience is highly desirable.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with proven ability to influence executive decision-making.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and operating in a complex international environment.
• Demonstrated capability managing owner relationships and supporting growth initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to balance entrepreneurial growth ambitions with governance and financial discipline.
• Qualified accountant preferred, though strong relevant experience will also be considered.
• Existing right to work in the UK or Thailand, as we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

What we offer

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. Including:

• Travel benefits that include discounted room rates and food & beverage
• Recharge Days
• Volunteering Days

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Who we are

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.