Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Hospitality & Real Estate

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and management for a Hospitality & Real Estate group in Kathmandu, Nepal. This role is ideal for a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with expertise in owner-side asset management, investment expansion, project finance, pre-opening hotel finance, and construction finance. The CFO will play a critical role in driving financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Planning & Investment Expansion

• Develop and execute financial strategies to support business growth and investment expansion across hospitality and real estate sectors.
• Evaluate potential investment opportunities, joint ventures, and acquisitions to optimize returns.
• Develop financial models and feasibility studies for new projects and acquisitions.
• Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and investors for fundraising, loan structuring, and capital allocation.

2. Owner-Side Asset & Portfolio Management

• Manage and optimize the financial performance of owner-side assets, including hotels, resorts, and real estate properties.
• Implement cost control measures, revenue optimization strategies, and capital expenditure planning for existing and new assets.
• Monitor property valuation, asset utilization, and lease/rental revenue performance.

3. Operational Hotel Finance & Pre-Opening Finance

• Oversee all financial operations of running hotels, including revenue management, working capital, and cost efficiencies.
• Set up financial structures and policies for pre-opening hotel finance, including budgeting, funding, and operational readiness.
• Work closely with hotel operators, general managers, and owners to ensure profitability and cost control.

4. Project & Construction Finance

• Oversee financial planning and execution for real estate and hospitality construction projects.
• Ensure efficient project financing, cost management, and timely fund allocation.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and contractors to manage budgets, mitigate financial risks, and optimize project cash flows.
• Conduct financial due diligence on new construction projects, expansions, and renovations.

5. Compliance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance

• Ensure adherence to Nepalese tax laws, financial regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Develop and implement financial controls, policies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage audits, statutory compliance, and internal financial reporting.

6. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals across multiple business verticals.
• Act as the key liaison between owners, investors, board members, financial institutions, and hotel operators.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making at the board and executive levels.

Key Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory
• 15+ years of experience in financial leadership roles, preferably in hospitality, real estate, and construction finance.
• Proven expertise in investment management, project financing, and asset management.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, and banking sector policies.
• Experience in pre-opening hotel finance, operational finance, and capital project execution.
• Excellent financial modeling, forecasting, and business planning skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing large finance teams and working with owners and board members.