Finance Graduate Trainee

About Hilton Hotels

Our team members are changing the world one stay at a time. They’re engaged and recognised in many ways for showcasing their talents. Join the most well-known Hotel brand in the World and you’ll have more than just a job. You’ll have a challenging and rewarding career in the hospitality industry.

About the role

In your new role as Finance Graduate Trainee, you will have the opportunity to fast-track your career to a Finance Leadership role within two years. Your leadership skills will be developed through formal training, productive ‘on the job’ learning, and the benefit and support of a dedicated Senior Management mentor. You will also gain a sound understanding of all hotel operations through an effective cross-training program and have access to further your Accounting education as funded by the program.

At the end of the two-year program you will graduate into a full-time Senior Finance role based on your performance throughout the program, at a location within APAC, as determined by business needs (preferences for final location are taken into account). 

Skills/experience

• Hospitality experience
• You are a driven and committed individual with a desire to become a finance leader within the hospitality industry.
• You graduated, or intend to graduate, between 2024 - 2026 with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Hospitality Management 
• Commitment to CPA Australia qualifications and development opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels of seniority
• An enthusiastic team player with an eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Computer literate

Culture and benefits

Around the world, Hilton Team Members are united by our Values and culture, which guide how we work together and deliver on our Brand Promise to ensure every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. As a Finance Graduate Trainee and Hilton Team Member, you can expect to receive:

• Fully supported CPA or CIMA study program – including all fees and study leave
• Attractive remuneration package with generous milestone incentives and leave benefits
• Guest attendance at Asia Pacific Director of Finance meetings
• Participation in Hilton Management benefits
• Supported senior finance opportunities upon successful Program completion
• Team member only discount global Hilton room rates
• Membership with local Hilton benefits programs
• Discounts of up to 50% on products and services in participating Hilton outlets
• Access to Hilton University training, offering more than 2500 learning programs
• Career development planning and opportunities

NB: The application closing date will be 30^th November 2026

Placement locations

Initially the successful candidate will be placed in Australasia’s centralised finance team in Sydney, for up to 9 months. On successful completion, the successful candidate will have the option to get further exposure of finance business partnering opportunities based in a hotel in Sydney or further abroad (depending on mobility preferences).

Recruitment Process

1.    November – Applications close 30^th November 2026

2.    December – Online video screening and 1st interviews held for shortlisted candidates

3.    January – 2nd interviews held for final shortlisted candidates

4.    February – Contracts offered and negotiated

5.    February – First placement begins 22^nd February 2027