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Ella Hotels and Resorts

Greek luxury eco-chic resort operator

Investment & Asset Manager

Real Estate Property ManagementUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeMarousi, GreeceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required; a relevant postgraduate qualification is considered an asset.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in Asset Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Investment Analysis, or a related field.
  • Experience in hospitality, hotel investment, real estate, or private equity environments is strongly preferred.
  • Strong expertise in financial modelling, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment analysis.
  • Experience preparing investment papers, investor reports, and presentations for senior management or Investment Committees.
  • Good understanding of financial statements, cash flow analysis, capital expenditure, debt financing, and financial covenants.
  • Advanced Excel skills and excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
  • Strong financial and analytical thinking, with problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of investment returns and hotel operating performance.
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.
  • Communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Professional integrity, discretion, and a proactive, results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare business plans, budgets, and re-forecasts, challenge operating and commercial assumptions, and translate approved plans into long-range asset strategies covering returns, value-creation initiatives, capital requirements, and execution risks.
  • Track hotel performance against underwriting, budget, and re-forecast; investigate material variances, identify operational and commercial drivers, agree corrective actions and ownership with relevant teams, monitor execution, and escalate unresolved issues.
  • Execute underwriting, due diligence, and transition planning for acquisitions, new openings, and portfolio expansion; coordinate legal, technical, tax, and other advisers; consolidate findings and mitigation plans; and incorporate approved assumptions and commitments into asset business plans and post-completion monitoring.
  • Analyze market, competitor, and destination trends and translate findings into recommendations on pricing, positioning, operating performance, and investment decisions.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly asset performance reviews, investment updates, KPI trackers, and board materials for the Private Equity Investor, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
  • Prepare materials for regular meetings with the Private Equity Investor’s deal team, present performance developments, address outstanding items, and track agreed actions and upcoming deliverables to completion.
  • Prepare Investment Committee papers and approval materials for capital expenditure, refinancing, and other portfolio decisions, including financial analysis, return assessments, scenario modelling, and recommendations.
  • Draft Investment Committee papers to an institutional standard, clearly articulating investment theses, market evidence, risks, sensitivities, and recommended terms.
  • Monitor covenant compliance, lender reporting, and financing obligations across the portfolio; maintain forward-looking covenant and liquidity forecasts; identify potential breaches or refinancing risks; and develop and track mitigation plans.
  • Manage asset-level matters involving property, technical, and legal advisers, including leases, valuations, and capital expenditure projects; assess financial and operational implications and incorporate relevant impacts into asset reporting, forecasts, and business plans.
  • Manage information flows and follow-up with existing and prospective funds, investors, capital partners, and other financial stakeholders; prepare required materials, coordinate responses, and track outstanding actions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in hospitality, hotel investment, real estate, or private equity environments is strongly preferred.
  • A relevant postgraduate qualification is considered an asset.

About the Company

Ella Hotels and Resorts

Greek luxury eco-chic resort operator

Ella Resorts operates sustainable, luxury lifestyle resorts mainly in Greece, as the hotel arm of H.I.G. Capital. Its properties combine beachfront locations with local culture, offering adults-only retreats and family-friendly all-inclusive options, with amenities like spas, multiple pools, fine dining, and menus sometimes curated with Michelin-starred chefs. Revenue comes from room bookings, food and beverage, and other hospitality services, with a phased development plan to refresh properties over time. The brand differentiates itself through its eco-chic, sustainability focus, authentic Mediterranean experiences, and a growth plan to reach about 6,000 rooms in Greece and up to 10,000 rooms across the Mediterranean, supported by financing from Piraeus Bank.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$781M
Headquarters
Municipality of Marousi, Greece
Founded
2021

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