Deputy General Manager - Finance and Commercials

DGM - Finance & Commercials

Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Planning 

• Develop and implement financial strategies for the hospitality portfolio. 

• Oversee annual business plans, budgets, and forecasts for each asset. 

• Work closely with entity-level finance teams for budgeting, forecasting, capex planning, and variance analysis for all assets 

• Support investment decisions, feasibility studies, and valuation exercises across the portfolio. 

• Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost optimization across entities. 

• Coordinate with operations & finance teams of AOC’s (asset owning company -CSD, Realty, and NMDPL) to align asset performance goals. 

2. Commercial Management 

• Structure and negotiate commercial agreements, including operator contracts, leases, and revenue-share arrangements for all hospitality assets. 

• Optimize commercial terms to maximize returns and mitigate risks across the portfolio. • Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and monitor compliance. 

3. Governance & Compliance 

• Establish robust financial controls and reporting systems for multi-entity operations. 

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, and audit standards across all companies. 

• Oversee tax planning and regulatory filings related to hospitality operations in coordination with the respective owning company. 

4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting 

• Track financial KPIs across all assets and provide actionable insights to leadership. 

• Prepare consolidated MIS reports for senior leadership and promoters. 

• Support decision-making through accurate and timely financial analysis. 

• Establish governance frameworks for operational and financial oversight across entities. 

• Ensure seamless data flow and reporting from finance teams of CSD, Realty, and NMDPL. 

5. Portfolio Strategy & Performance 

• Develop and implement asset management strategies 

• Monitor financial and operational performance, budgets, and KPIs for all properties. 

• Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost optimization across entities. 

• Coordinate with finance and operations teams of CSD, Realty, and NMDPL to align asset performance goals. 

6. Owner Representation & Operator Management 

• Act as the primary liaison between Adani Hospitality Division and hotel operators. 

• Negotiate and manage Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) and related contracts for all group-owned hotels. 

• Ensure compliance with brand standards and contractual obligations across multiple entities. 

7. Capital Projects & Asset Enhancement 

• Drive renovation, repositioning, and capital expenditure projects across all assets. 

• Coordinate with AOC’s for approvals and execution of capex plans. • Ensure timely execution within approved budgets and quality standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience 

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a reputed institution.

• Minimum 15–18 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the real estate or hospitality sectors. • Proven expertise in managing large-scale financial operations and strategic planning. 

• Preferable - Strong understanding of hotel operations, financial modelling, and brand management. 

• Preferable – Experience in negotiating HMAs and managing multi-asset portfolios.