About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

About Four Seasons Hotels Istanbul Two iconic hotels, one extraordinary city! Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus and Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet offer two distinctive luxury experiences in one of the world's most captivating destinations. Set along the shores of the Bosphorus in a beautifully restored 19th-century Ottoman palace, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus combines waterfront grandeur with contemporary luxury. In the heart of the city's Historic Peninsula, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet welcomes guests just steps away from some of the world's most celebrated landmarks, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Together, these award-winning properties are recognized among Türkiye's most iconic luxury hospitality destinations.

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who strive to become better, push ourselves to new heights, and treat one another as we wish to be treated. Through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart, we create exceptional experiences for our guests, residents, and partners around the world.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one, and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Our purpose is to create impressions that stay with our guests for a lifetime because we believe life is richer when we truly connect to people and the world around us.

 

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional, strategic, and visionary leader to join Four Seasons Hotels Istanbul as Senior Director of Finance, overseeing the financial stewardship and strategic financial leadership of both Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus and Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet.

Reporting directly to the Senior General Manager and serving as a key member of the Hotel Planning Committee, this executive leadership role is responsible for defining and executing the financial strategy across Finance, Information Technology, and Purchasing, while safeguarding the financial integrity of both properties and supporting sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term asset value.

The Senior Director of Finance serves as a trusted advisor to the Senior General Manager, ownership representatives, and executive leadership teams, ensuring robust financial management, effective governance, and informed decision-making across both hotels.

Why This Opportunity?

 

This is an opportunity to shape the financial future of two of Türkiye's most prestigious luxury hotels while working with one of the world's most admired hospitality brands.

The successful candidate will influence strategic business decisions at the highest level, collaborate with a talented leadership team, and play a defining role in driving financial excellence across two iconic hotels that continue to set the benchmark for luxury hospitality in the region.

 

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic financial leadership across both Istanbul properties, supporting strong financial performance, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation.
• Serve as a key member of the Hotel Planning Committee, contributing financial expertise and strategic insight to support critical business decisions across both properties.
• Partner closely with the Senior General Manager, ownership representatives, and executive leadership teams to shape business strategy, evaluate opportunities, and drive organizational success.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction across Finance, Information Technology, and Purchasing functions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Safeguard the financial integrity of both hotels through strong governance, compliance, risk management, and operational excellence.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commercial insights that enhance profitability, improve efficiency, support investment decisions, and strengthen long-term business performance.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with ownership, auditors, financial institutions, and key business stakeholders while ensuring the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
• Drive innovation, process improvement, and operational efficiencies across Finance, Purchasing, and Information Technology to support business performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing finance organization, fostering collaboration, professional development, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
• Champion a business-partnering approach to finance, supporting operational leaders across both properties in achieving shared business goals.

 

What You Bring

 

• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in senior finance roles within luxury hospitality or similarly complex, service-driven environments.
• Demonstrated success leading finance organizations that support business growth, operational excellence, and long-term financial performance.
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities combined with exceptional analytical skills and commercial acumen.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with executive leadership teams and ownership groups, translating financial insight into meaningful business outcomes.
• Deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, compliance, governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• A leadership style that inspires trust, develops talent, and fosters a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous learning.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence decisions at the executive level.
• Uncompromising integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Experience within internationally recognized luxury hospitality brands is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing Finance, Purchasing, and Information Technology functions within a luxury hospitality or similarly complex business environment.

 

What to Expect

You will be part of a passionate team that is committed to excellence, creativity, and exceptional service. At Four Seasons, we believe in investing in our people and creating opportunities for growth, development, and meaningful career progression across our global portfolio.

 

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a benefits package
• Private health and life insurance
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary dry cleaning for business attire
• Complimentary indoor parking privileges
• Culinary and wellness experiences at special rates

… and so much more!

 

Schedule & Hours

 

This is a full-time position based on a 45-hour work week, requiring flexibility to support operational and business needs, including weekends and public holidays when necessary.

 

Legal Disclaimer

 

In accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK"), which entered into force on 7 April 2016, the personal information contained in your résumé/CV will be processed and used for recruitment purposes in relation to current and future employment opportunities within our organization. Your personal data will be stored securely and treated with strict confidentiality. If you do not wish for your résumé/CV to be retained in our database, please contact us at contactus.bosphorus@fourseasons.com.

7 Nisan 2016 tarihli Resmi Gazete’de yürürlüğe giren 6698 sayılı Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kanunu’na istinaden, özgeçmişinizde yer alan kişisel bilgileriniz kurum bünyesinde oluşacak mevcut ve gelecek işe alım talepleri doğrultusunda istihdam amaçlı kullanılacak olup; kişisel bilgileriniz veri tabanımızda gizlilik içerisinde saklanacaktır. Özgeçmişinizin veri tabanımızda bulunmasını istemiyorsanız, lütfen contactus.bosphorus@fourseasons.com adresi ile iletişime geçiniz.