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:

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

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and oversee all financial operations of the hotel, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.
2. Establish and implement robust pre-opening financial structures, SOPs, internal controls, and reporting systems.
3. Partner closely with the General Manager and ownership to support strategic decision-making, investment planning, and business modelling.
4. Manage cash flow, capital expenditure, operating budgets, and financial risk assessments.
5. Ensure full compliance with Maltese regulations, tax requirements, labor laws, and international accounting standards.
6. Build, train, and mentor a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a 500+ room luxury operation.
7. Oversee procurement strategy, cost control, inventory management, and audit processes.
8. Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
9. Contribute to cross-departmental performance improvement and enhanced profitability.
10. 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 to Yasmin Khambatta at: [email protected] and Pina Mercuri at: [email protected]