Director of Finance
Overview
In this role you will steer the hotel's financial strategy and performance, partnering with the General Manager and ownership to protect financial integrity and maximize profitability. You will translate data into actionable insights, lead a high-performing finance team, and shape financial decisions for a premier ultra-luxury property in Rome. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to support the guest experience while ensuring compliance. This is a strategic, high-impact position at a iconic luxury hotel.
Retribuzione / Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Heartist Program employee agevolazioni card with discounted rates
- Learning & development opportunities
- Competitive salary 80,000–90,000
- All-Accor benefits and family extension
- Diversity & inclusion initiatives
Responsabilità
- Provide financial analysis, market data and business intelligence to support strategic decisions.
- Lead annual operating budget, capital budgets and rolling forecasts with GM and department heads.
- Assess ROI of capital projects and evaluate outcomes post-implementation.
- Identify opportunities to maximize profitability, reduce costs and enhance revenue performance.
- Develop benchmarking techniques to improve financial and operational performance.
- Represent the finance function in ownership meetings and Executive Committee discussions.
- Maximize cash flow through disciplined controls on inventory, receivables, disbursements and deposits.
- Oversee financial reporting, variance analysis, reconciliations and asset sub-ledgers.
- Manage hotel contracts and financial arrangements; approve disbursements and adjustments per policy.
- Maintain records for internal and external audits to ensure transparency.
- Lead Purchasing team, align procurement with financial objectives and luxury standards.
- Establish purchasing policies, thresholds and inventory controls; ensure compliance with Accor policies and regulations.
- Collaborate with department heads to forecast purchasing needs and align with operations.
- Ensure compliance with Italian fiscal regulations, Accor policies and the Uniform Chart of Accounts.
- Develop robust financial control procedures and risk management processes.
- Maintain risk register and implement mitigation actions.
- Safeguard leases, contracts and legal records; manage regulatory filings and permits.
- Manage Finance & Accounting department and coach staff to align finance with guest service goals.
- Support guest journey with accurate billing, seamless payments, and efficient dispute resolution.
- Oversee inventory controls aligned with luxury standards; collaborate with F&B;, Rooms and Events to support guest experience.
Requisiti fondamentali
- 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in hotel accounting or audit
- Minimum 2 years in a Director of Finance or equivalent senior supervisory role
- Proven budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and asset management experience
- Experience working with ownership groups, external auditors and regulatory bodies
- Prior experience in Italy or strong knowledge of Italian fiscal and labour regulations
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Italian
- Interpersonal and influencing skills
- Commercially minded with proactive problem-solving
- Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with hospitality systems (Opera PMS, Sun Systems)
In this role you will steer the hotel's financial strategy and performance, partnering with the General Manager and ownership to protect financial integrity and maximize profitability. You will translate data into actionable insights, lead a high-performing finance team, and shape financial decisions for a premier ultra-luxury property in Rome. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to support the guest experience while ensuring compliance. This is a strategic, high-impact position at a iconic luxury hotel.
Retribuzione / Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Heartist Program employee agevolazioni card with discounted rates
- Learning & development opportunities
- Competitive salary 80,000–90,000
- All-Accor benefits and family extension
- Diversity & inclusion initiatives
Responsabilità
- Provide financial analysis, market data and business intelligence to support strategic decisions.
- Lead annual operating budget, capital budgets and rolling forecasts with GM and department heads.
- Assess ROI of capital projects and evaluate outcomes post-implementation.
- Identify opportunities to maximize profitability, reduce costs and enhance revenue performance.
- Develop benchmarking techniques to improve financial and operational performance.
- Represent the finance function in ownership meetings and Executive Committee discussions.
- Maximize cash flow through disciplined controls on inventory, receivables, disbursements and deposits.
- Oversee financial reporting, variance analysis, reconciliations and asset sub-ledgers.
- Manage hotel contracts and financial arrangements; approve disbursements and adjustments per policy.
- Maintain records for internal and external audits to ensure transparency.
- Lead Purchasing team, align procurement with financial objectives and luxury standards.
- Establish purchasing policies, thresholds and inventory controls; ensure compliance with Accor policies and regulations.
- Collaborate with department heads to forecast purchasing needs and align with operations.
- Ensure compliance with Italian fiscal regulations, Accor policies and the Uniform Chart of Accounts.
- Develop robust financial control procedures and risk management processes.
- Maintain risk register and implement mitigation actions.
- Safeguard leases, contracts and legal records; manage regulatory filings and permits.
- Manage Finance & Accounting department and coach staff to align finance with guest service goals.
- Support guest journey with accurate billing, seamless payments, and efficient dispute resolution.
- Oversee inventory controls aligned with luxury standards; collaborate with F&B;, Rooms and Events to support guest experience.
Requisiti fondamentali
- 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in hotel accounting or audit
- Minimum 2 years in a Director of Finance or equivalent senior supervisory role
- Proven budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and asset management experience
- Experience working with ownership groups, external auditors and regulatory bodies
- Prior experience in Italy or strong knowledge of Italian fiscal and labour regulations
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Italian
- Interpersonal and influencing skills
- Commercially minded with proactive problem-solving
- Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with hospitality systems (Opera PMS, Sun Systems)