Cost Controller | Luxury Hospitality Finance Leader

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama; Islas Canarias; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Travel and hotel discounts

13th and 14th salary payments

Employee dining benefits

Learning & development programmes

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama, a luxury resort in the Canary Islands, seeks a Cost Controller to lead financial planning, monitoring, and control across the resort. You will ensure efficient operations aligned with Marriott standards and drive profitability through insightful analysis.

The role demands analytical, strategic thinking, and a results-oriented mindset within a dynamic luxury hospitality environment. Fluency in Spanish and English is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Experience in finance, cost control, accounting, or similar roles, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, auditing and financial reporting.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support resort’s financial planning and strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial data, market trends and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts and business plans.
• Monitor actual results vs forecasts, recommending actions to improve profitability.
• Develop cost-optimisation initiatives and improve margins.
• Maintain robust financial controls and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting for accurate reporting.
• Prepare timely financial reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide financial insights to support operational decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Financial management systems

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama, a luxury resort in the Canary Islands, seeks a Cost Controller to lead financial planning, monitoring, and control across the resort. You will ensure efficient operations aligned with Marriott standards and drive profitability through insightful analysis.

The role demands analytical, strategic thinking, and a results-oriented mindset within a dynamic luxury hospitality environment. Fluency in Spanish and English is essential.