Financial Controller

Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants; Roma; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in hospitality recruitment is seeking a Financial Controller for a luxury hotel in Italy. This strategic role involves leading all financial operations, establishing robust financial structures during pre-opening, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Required qualifications include EU citizenship, substantial experience in luxury hospitality finance, and relevant educational credentials. The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Servizi

Competitive salary

All company benefits

Competenze

• EU Citizenship (mandatory for employment eligibility).
• Experience in hotel opening or pre-opening is mandatory.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-integrity environment.

Mansioni

• Lead and oversee all financial operations of the hotel.
• Establish robust pre-opening financial structures.
• Manage cash flow, capital expenditure, and financial risk assessments.

Conoscenze

Proven experience in a senior finance role within luxury hospitality

Strong knowledge of hospitality financial systems

Exceptional analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Formazione

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Professional finance qualifications (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA)

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Spain

Property: Luxury Hotel (300+ Rooms)

EU Citizenship (mandatory for employment eligibility)

We are seeking an accomplished and strategically minded Financial Controller to join the executive leadership team of a premier luxury hotel (part of a large International Hotel group) opening in Spain. This role is critical due to the pre-opening and opening phases, ensuring all financial systems, controls, and processes are established to support a smooth launch and sustainable long-term performance.

Requirements / Qualifications :

• EU Citizenship (mandatory for employment eligibility).
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within luxury hospitality, preferably in large-scale hotels (300+ rooms).
• Hotel opening or pre-opening experience is mandatory, including system set-up, budgeting, and operational launch.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional finance qualifications (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality financial systems, reporting tools, budgeting processes, and internal controls.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic planning, and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a high level of integrity, transparency, and professionalism.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and oversee all financial operations of the hotel, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.
• Establish and implement robust pre-opening financial structures, SOPs, internal controls, and reporting systems.
• Partner closely with the General Manager and ownership to support strategic decision-making, investment planning, and business modelling.
• Manage cash flow, capital expenditure, operating budgets, and financial risk assessments.
• Ensure full compliance with Maltese regulations, tax requirements, labor laws, and international accounting standards.
• Build, train, and mentor a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a 500+ room luxury operation.
• Oversee procurement strategy, cost control, inventory management, and audit processes.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to cross-departmental performance improvement and enhanced profitability.
• Provide clear, timely, and insightful financial reporting to the General Manager, ownership, and corporate headquarters.

Compensation :

Competitive Salary + all company benefits.

If you meet the qualifications, please submit your CV and cover letter in English to Yasmin Khambatta at : and Pina Mercuri at :