We are thrilled to share this fantastic opportunity for a high-calibre local graduate (graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in the last 12 months) to join our Finance team on a 12-month internship. From day one, our interns are fully integrated into Team Hilton and are involved in different aspects of the business. Our internships offer vast exposure and opportunities, such as the opportunity to network with senior executives, and for some, international travel, and involvement in regional conferences.  
  
Based in our Dubai Area Office, you will also benefit from an open space office, located in Internet City, close to the Dubai Marina and The Palm Jumeirah and other interesting locations in Dubai. We have approximately 214 team members based in the Dubai office, we are a social and fun bunch of people driving the business for the MEA region from here. 

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The Opportunity
You will play an active role in our continued success by supporting a range of FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) activities while also taking ownership of your own project-based initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial planning and analysis within a global hospitality leader. 

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As a Hilton Finance Operations Intern, your activities will include: 

\n\nWorking with the FP&A team to analyze financial performance across 950+ hotels, turning data into insights that drive key business decisions. \nAssisting in the preparation of management reports for senior leadership, ensuring clear and accurate financial storytelling. \nSupporting the forecasting and budgeting process for our hotels, helping to shape financial strategies and performance expectations. \nCollaborating with key business functions, including Operations, Commercial, and F&B, to provide financial insights that enhance efficiency and profitability. \nEnsuring hotels remain compliant with Hilton’s accounting policies and US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, maintaining financial integrity across the region. \n\n

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your financial acumen, gain exposure to a broad portfolio of hotels, and be part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

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Why choose us?

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Embarking on our year in industry programme is a transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development activities. Here's what you can look forward to:  
  
Learning and Development: Interns have access to Hilton University and other learning resources to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects. 

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Networking: Our programme offers our interns the chance to connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.  

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Feedback and Growth: Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure our interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve. 

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Cross-Exposure: Opportunity to gain insight into another function.  

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Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton TM Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.  

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Competitive Salary & Benefits: 60,000 AED PA, housing allowance 48,000 AED PA & transport allowance 6,000 AED PA. 

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What are we looking for?

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As with any job, we do have certain criteria that you will need to meet to be considered for one of these highly sought-after opportunities. These are detailed as follows;   

\n\nFirst and foremost, Hilton is a hospitality company, and we are looking for individuals with a strong sense of alignment to our culture and values. \nYou must have graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in the last 12 months.  \nYou must be studying a Finance or Business related degree. \nYou must be able to undertake a full-time (40 hours per week) 12-month graduate internship, from 14th July 2025.  \nWe are ideally looking for a candidate who has worked in a multicultural environment. \nMust be living in the UAE and eligible to work full-time.   \nMust be fluent in English (speaking, reading and writing).  \nHave a keen interest in the hospitality industry, particularly in understanding financial performance improvement and driving business process efficiency. \nHave strong written and verbal communication skills. \nExceptionally organised and comfortable prioritising tasks and working to deadlines.  \n\n

 

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What is it like working for Hilton?

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Hilton is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing hospitality companies, with 24 distinct brands and over 8,000 locations.   

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We have recently been ranked by our employees as #1 World's Best Hospitality company to work for awarded by Great Place to Work & Fortune. 

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We value and celebrate our team members diversities and individualism and foster a culture of belonging across our organisation. Joining Hilton will give you the opportunity to contribute to our rich culture and give back to the community. Our Team Member Resource Groups in Dubai focus on Abilities, Women’s and Ethnic representation. You can find details on our Culture page. 
  
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of the role. Please contact us to request accommodation.  

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Selection Process

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Please apply now, applications close on Sunday 13th April 2025. Our internships are extremely popular, therefore please bear with us whilst we process your application as we want to ensure that each applicant is given the consideration that they deserve.  

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If successful in your application, you’ll be invited to complete a digital one-way video interview and an online assessment, this allows us to learn more about you and whether this internship might be a great fit! So please do look out for our email updates and we encourage you to complete each next step as soon as possible. The EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team will then contact you and inform you of your outcome. 

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Good luck, we are looking forward to meeting you!