Position Overview :
The CFO cum Head of Asset Management will play a dual strategic and operational role with full accountability for the financial stewardship, asset performance, and investment strategy of CG Hospitality's diverse hotel portfolio. The incumbent will serve as a trusted advisor to the Group Executive Board, supporting aggressive growth through acquisitions, joint ventures, and ROI optimization of hospitality assets.
This is a rare opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of finance, investment, real estate, and hospitality operations.
Key Responsibilities :
Financial Leadership :
- Own all aspects of financial governance, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, audits, risk management, and compliance across hospitality entities
- Design and implement robust internal controls and drive financial best practices aligned with global standards
- Develop and lead investor relations, financial modeling for projects, and secure funding from strategic or institutional investors
- Partner with business and operational heads to align financial KPIs with asset-level and brand-level growth objectives
- Oversee CAPEX control, cost optimization, and long-range financial planning
Asset Management & Investment Oversight :
Lead the end-to-end asset management function : performance benchmarking, P&L accountability, capital planning, and operator engagementConduct ongoing asset performance reviews with brand operators to maximize ROI, GOP, NOI, and valuationBuild and lead a strong hospitality M&A and transactions desk, identifying new investment opportunities Drive deal structuring, negotiations, and execution of joint ventures, leases, management contracts, and franchise modelsLead feasibility assessments, due diligence, operator selection, and asset repositioning strategiesStrategic & Operational Impact :
Play a lead role in expanding the hotel portfolio across domestic and international geographiesServe as the finance and asset voice in investment committee and board meetingsBuild and mentor a high-performing finance and asset management teamCandidate Profile : Must-Haves :
CA or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution13+ years of progressive experience with at least 5-7 years in a CFO or Head of Asset Management role in hospitality of known brandsDeep understanding of hospitality operations, investment models, contracts, and operator dynamicsDemonstrated track record of executing M&A, JV structuring, deal negotiations, and asset turnaroundsExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and board-level presentation skillsWillingness to travel across domestic and international markets as requiredPreferred :
Experience in managing multi-brand or multi-country hospitality portfoliosPrior exposure to working in promoter-led or family-run business environmentsStrong network across hotel operators, developers, legal, and investment firmsWork with visionary leadership and a professional yet entrepreneurial environment(ref : iimjobs.com)
