Finance manager

Responsibilities

1. Design and implement a structured finance framework across all group entities — chart of accounts, reporting templates, controls, and approval workflows.
2. Lead detailed costing exercises across all properties: F&B, operations, staffing, and overheads — identifying inefficiencies and driving measurable cost reductions.
3. Develop and maintain a tax-efficient structure for the group, ensuring all entities are optimally positioned and fully compliant from a statutory and tax perspective.
4. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for properties.
5. Monitor cash flow and manage working capital proactively.
6. Ensure full statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance across all business units — zero tolerance for delays or gaps in filings, payments, or renewals.
7. Coordinate internal and external audits to improve financial processes.
8. Establish finance structures for new properties and support feasibility studies.
9. Collaborate with operations, reservations, and marketing for aligned financial controls.

Required experience

1. 5–8 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably in hospitality or F&B.
2. Proven ability to build financial structures and implement cost controls.
3. Experience in costing, optimization, and tax planning in multi-entity settings.
4. Strong accounting fundamentals and experience with consolidated reporting.
5. Degree in finance/accounting; professional qualifications (CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA) are advantageous.
6. Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills and clear communication.
7. Experience with accounting software selection and implementation is a plus.

About the company

Serenity Collective is a luxury hospitality development and management company dedicated to creating unique, immersive travel experiences. Blending high-end luxury with sustainability, our portfolio includes Tribe Luxury Lodges, Wild Culture Yala, and Beldon Boutique Hotel in Hiriketiya — with a new Beach Club launching in July 2026 and further properties in the pipeline. This role sits at the heart of our Colombo head office, driving financial discipline across the group — present and future.