BHAVIK GAJJAR
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. Adept at optimizing financial performance while fostering collaborative relationships to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director – Finance
Plaza Premium Group – Joint Trip Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
03.2025 - Current
- Leading end-to-end financial operations for airport hospitality businesses across major Indian airports including Mumbai Airport, Hyderabad Airport, Ahmedabad Airport, Navi Mumbai Airport, and Trivandrum Airport, covering airport lounges, F&B outlets, and APS services.
- Partnered closely with Adani Airports Finance teams to set up and stabilise finance operations for multiple lounges, including budgeting, cost controls, SOP implementation, compliance, and MIS reporting.
Director of Finance
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyderabad
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Led finance operations briefly for a 250-room (209)/Apartment (41) business hotel, including banquet, F&B and spa.
Cluster Director of Finance
Marriott International
Apia
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Led the reopening and financial restructuring of Samoa's only two international-branded hotels.
- Supervised Re-opening budgets, project reconciliations, and Reopening & 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
Ahmedabad
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Oversaw finance operations for 220-room business hotel, including banquet, spa, and F&B departments.
- Achieved cost savings through procurement strategies and implementation of zero-based budgeting.
- Successfully facilitated legal entity change from Finance, Operations, and ownership perspectives.
- Drove owner relations and ensured brand alignment with Accor SOPs through effective MIS reporting.
- Implemented system enhancements, including digitized daily sales reports and improved 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
Ahmedabad
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
Mumbai
09.2017 - 05.2019
Finance Manager
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park & Le Meridien Nagpur – Marriott International
Pune
04.2017 - 08.2017
Finance Manager
Fairfield by Marriott – Marriott International
Jodhpur
11.2016 - 03.2017
Finance Voyager
Renaissance Mumbai & Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai – Marriott International
Mumbai
12.2014 - 11.2016
Education
Chartered Accountant - Finance, Accounting & Banking
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
Ahmedabad, India05.2014
B.Com. - Finance & Accounting
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, India01.2010
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting
- Cost control
- MIS reporting
- Compliance management
- Strategic planning
Languages
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- English
Timeline
Director – Finance
Plaza Premium Group – Joint Trip Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
03.2025 - Current
Director of Finance
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
11.2024 - 01.2025
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 - Finance, Accounting & Banking
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
B.Com. - Finance & Accounting
Gujarat University