Bhavik Gajjar
Chartered Accountant
Ahmedabad
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience in financial management, business partnering, and hotel operations finance across India, Maldives, and the Pacific Islands. Proven track record in leading finance functions for multi-property hotel clusters, driving profitability, enforcing internal controls, and aligning finance with operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director – Finance
Plaza Premium Group – Joint Trip Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
- Leading financial operations for outlets across 3 cities including airport lounges and F&B operations.
- Monitoring monthly EBITDA and cost control initiatives.
- Managing compliance, cash flows, and commercial contracting with airport authorities.
- Driving automation in reporting and implementing budgetary controls.
- Coordinating with internal and statutory auditors.
Cluster Director of Finance
Marriott International
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Led the reopening and financial restructuring of Samoa’s only two international-branded hotels.
- Supervised pre-opening budgets, project reconciliations, and operating cash flows.
- Developed local finance team competencies in SOP compliance and reporting.
- Coordinated with GM and regional teams on owner reporting and strategic planning.
- Managed audits, insurance, capex, and statutory obligations in a remote island setting.
Director of Finance
Novotel Ahmedabad – Accor Hotels
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Oversaw finance operations for 220-room business hotel including banquet, spa, and F&B.
- Implemented stringent internal controls and ensured statutory compliance.
- Achieved cost savings through procurement strategies and zero-based budgeting.
- Drove owner relations, MIS reporting, and brand alignment with Accor SOPs.
- Led system improvements including digitized daily sales reports and outlet controls.
Assistant Director of Finance
Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa – Marriott International
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed finance operations for 99-villa resort, scaling up to 142 villas.
- Led budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reviews with GM and area DOF.
- Ensured accurate cost tracking across F&B, diving center, spa, and villa operations.
- Supported pre-opening and stabilization phases of new villas and outlets.
- Strengthened internal controls and supported finance training for local staff.
Financial Controller
Courtyard by Marriott – Marriott International
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Directed finance functions for 164-room business hotel with banqueting and spa.
- Managed F&B controls, revenue audits, cost control, and profit improvement initiatives.
- Reduced outstanding receivables and improved collection efficiency.
- Worked closely with sales and operations to align financial targets with business goals.
- Maintained compliance with Marriott SOPs and local regulations.
Assistant Manager – Finance
Godrej Properties Limited
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Handled budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting for multiple real estate projects.
- Monitoring of project cash flows and supported fundraising initiatives.
- Worked on financial models, internal reporting, and statutory compliance.
Finance Manager
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park & Le Meridien Nagpur – Marriott International
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Oversaw month-end closing, reporting, and internal controls for dual properties.
- Supported audits, statutory filings, and inter-company reconciliations.
Finance Manager
Fairfield by Marriott – Marriott International
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Set up finance function during property ramp-up phase post-opening.
- Implemented controls for cash, revenue, and cost centers in line with brand standards.
Finance Voyager
Renaissance Mumbai & Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai – Marriott International
12.2014 - 11.2016
- Completed Marriott's Management Development Program (Finance).
- Rotated through revenue, cost, credit, and accounting roles under DOF mentorship.
- Supported hotel audits, system transitions, and budget preparations.
Education
Chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad04-2010
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- P&L & Cash Flow Management
- Internal Controls & Compliance
Timeline
Director – Finance
Plaza Premium Group – Joint Trip Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
Cluster Director of Finance
Marriott International
04.2024 - 10.2024
Director of Finance
Novotel Ahmedabad – Accor Hotels
05.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Director of Finance
Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa – Marriott International
05.2021 - 05.2022
Financial Controller
Courtyard by Marriott – Marriott International
06.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager – Finance
Godrej Properties Limited
09.2017 - 05.2019
Finance Manager
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park & Le Meridien Nagpur – Marriott International
04.2017 - 08.2017
Finance Manager
Fairfield by Marriott – Marriott International
11.2016 - 03.2017
Finance Voyager
Renaissance Mumbai & Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai – Marriott International
12.2014 - 11.2016
Chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce
Gujarat University
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