Director of Finance

Hospitality Talents - Recruitment Agency; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

High-end working environment

Job summary

Hospitality Talents - Recruitment Agency is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join the Executive Committee of a leading hotel in Brussels. This strategic role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing actionable insights to senior management.

The ideal candidate must hold a relevant degree and have substantial experience in luxury hospitality finance, demonstrating strong leadership and operational expertise. A competitive compensation package will be offered alongside a stimulating work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Director of Finance, Financial Controller, or Head of Finance within luxury hospitality.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate high-performing teams.
• Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee all financial operations including accounting and financial reporting.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior management.
• Manage financial performance across all departments of the hotel.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal controls.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Operational financial expertise

Leadership skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Understanding hotel KPIs

Fluent in English

Fluent in French and/or Dutch

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Job description

Job Description

Hospitality Talents, a recruitment agency specialized in executive and senior management profiles within the hospitality industry, is currently looking for an experienced and visionary Director of Finance to join the Executive Committee of our client, an iconic hotel located in Brussels.

Our client is a landmark hospitality project combining luxury accommodation, multiple high‑end F&B outlets, fine dining restaurants, wellness facilities and event spaces, and is positioned among the most exclusive hotel experiences in Belgium.

Due to local labor law, only candidates holding a valid EU passport or EU work permit can be considered. No visa sponsorship is available.

Your Role

As Director of Finance, you will be a key member of the Executive Committee and a strategic business partner to the General Manager and ownership.

You will oversee the full financial operation of a complex, multi‑revenue‑stream hotel environment and play a critical role in supporting sustainable growth, profitability and long‑term financial stability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and executing the financial strategy in alignment with the hotel’s business objectives.
• Overseeing all financial operations, including accounting, controlling, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Acting as a strategic advisor to senior management by providing clear, relevant and actionable financial insights.
• Managing and optimizing financial performance across all departments, including Rooms, F&B, Wellness, and Events.
• Ensuring full compliance with local regulations, tax requirements, internal controls and corporate governance standards.
• Leading, developing and inspiring the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, accuracy, and accountability.
• Acting as a key point of contact for ownership, auditors, banks and external partners.
• Supporting investment projects, CAPEX planning and long‑term asset value optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Proven experience as Director of Finance, Financial Controller or Head of Finance within luxury or upscale hospitality, ideally in complex operations with strong F&B exposure.
• Strong strategic mindset combined with excellent operational financial expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage, develop and motivate high‑performing teams.
• High level of expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Solid understanding of hotel KPIs, profitability drivers and cost control in a luxury environment.
• Fluent in English. French and/or Dutch is a strong asset.
• Comfortable operating in an international, demanding and high‑performance environment.
• Full‑time, permanent contract.
• A rare opportunity to join the Executive Committee of one of Belgium’s most exclusive hospitality assets.
• A strategic, high‑impact role with direct exposure to top management and ownership.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with the seniority and responsibility of the role.
• A stimulating, high‑end working environment where excellence, precision and long‑term vision are key.