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All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Director of Finance

Corporate Finance & FP&AUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeRome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy€80k - €90k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
  • Five to ten years of progressive experience in hotel accounting or audit is required.
  • At least two years in a Director of Finance or equivalent senior supervisory role is required.
  • Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and asset management is required.
  • Experience working with ownership groups, external auditors, and regulatory bodies is required.
  • Prior experience in Italy or strong knowledge of Italian fiscal and labour regulations is required.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills and a solid understanding of financial valuation methodology are required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required.
  • Written and verbal communication skills in both English and Italian are required.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to engage and advise at all organizational levels are required.
  • A proactive, problem-solving orientation and commercial awareness are required.
  • Ability to work precisely and calmly under pressure in a fast-paced luxury environment is required.
  • Integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive financial and ownership matters are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide financial analysis, market data, and business intelligence to support operational and strategic decisions.
  • Lead preparation of the annual operating budget, capital budgets, and rolling forecasts in collaboration with the General Manager and department heads.
  • Analyze return on investment for capital projects before funding and evaluate outcomes after completion.
  • Identify opportunities to maximize hotel profitability, improve cost efficiencies, and enhance revenue performance.
  • Develop benchmarking techniques to improve financial and operational performance continuously.
  • Represent the financial function in ownership meetings, business reviews, and Executive Committee discussions.
  • Maximize cash flow through controls on inventory, credit, collections, disbursements, and deposits.
  • Partner with the Executive Committee to oversee financial effects of operations on the profit and loss statement and monitor revenue, costs, and margins.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial and management reports, including actual-versus-budget and forecast variance analysis.
  • Oversee and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset sub-ledgers.
  • Manage hotel contracts, including vendor leases, service agreements, and financial arrangements.
  • Approve cash disbursements, rebates, adjustments, and allowances according to company policy.
  • Maintain records for internal and external audits.
  • Lead and supervise the Purchasing team, aligning vendor selection and negotiation with financial objectives and luxury standards.
  • Establish and enforce purchasing policies, approval thresholds, and inventory controls across departments.
  • Ensure procurement complies with Accor Group policies, Italian regulations, and audit requirements.
  • Collaborate with department heads to anticipate purchasing needs aligned with operational forecasts.
  • Ensure compliance with Italian fiscal regulations, Accor policies, the Uniform Chart of Accounts, and contractual obligations.
  • Develop, document, and implement financial control procedures and internal control systems.
  • Conduct operational risk assessments, maintain the hotel risk register, and execute risk mitigation plans.
  • Safeguard leases, contracts, and legal records affecting the hotel's financial status on the Critical Date List.
  • Ensure required permits, licenses, and regulatory filings, including liquor licenses and tax returns, are maintained.
  • Manage the Finance & Accounting department, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit, Purchasing, Audit, Payroll, and Accounting Operations.
  • Set performance goals, provide regular feedback, and coach team members to align financial operations with guest service goals.
  • Build collaborative relationships with department heads to promote financial literacy and budget accountability across the hotel.
  • Ensure accounting practices support the guest journey through seamless payment options, accurate billing, and prompt resolution of billing disputes.
  • Oversee inventory controls aligned with luxury standards.
  • Partner with Food & Beverage, Rooms, and Events teams to ensure financial processes enhance the guest experience.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with hospitality systems such as Opera property management system or Sun Systems is highly desirable.

About the Company

All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Accor is a global hospitality group with a wide range of hotel brands spanning economy to luxury. It earns revenue from room bookings, food and beverage services, and management fees from franchised properties, while providing hotel management and franchising services to partners. The company runs a loyalty program, A Club, to keep guests returning, and expands its capabilities through acquisitions like Adoria and a stake in Squarebreak to broaden its offerings. Its goal is to grow its footprint and deliver consistent, responsible guest experiences worldwide by leveraging global expertise and local know‑how, with a strong focus on sustainability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded
1967

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