Finance Manager

Job Description

The Finance Manager supports the General Manager by providing financial oversight, operational guidance, and accurate reporting to aid in effective business decision-making. The role ensures strong internal controls, compliance with company policies, and safeguarding of hotel assets, while driving efficiency and profitability at the property level. 

The Finance Manager partners with auditors, tax consultants, and local authorities, while managing daily finance operations including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, procurement, and cash flow management. 

This position requires strong accounting expertise, analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support and mentor the property’s finance and accounting team. 

Responsibilities : 

• Support the General Manager and department heads with financial analysis, forecasting, and business planning. 

• Prepare annual operating and capital budgets; monitor performance against forecasts, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions. 

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reporting in line with company and ownership requirements. 

• Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, audit standards, and local fiscal regulations. 

• Oversee daily finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, credit and collections, and purchasing. 

• Monitor cash flow, review disbursements, and ensure appropriate approvals and documentation. 

• Analyze ROI for capital projects and provide financial insights to support investment decisions. 

• Work closely with operational teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve productivity. 

• Ensure contracts, leases, and other financial/legal documents are properly maintained and monitored. 

• Support internal and external audit processes, and assist in implementing corrective action plans. 

• Train, develop, and motivate the finance team to ensure efficiency, compliance, and succession readiness. 

• Participate in risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and implement mitigation measures. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher education qualification or equivalent in Accounting, Finance and at least 5 years of experience in hotel accounting or audit with at least two years in a Director of Finance or similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. 

Knowledge of accounting management duties such as negotiating hotel space and tenant leases; processing payroll; performing asset management duties; providing business projections, displacement analysis, preparing government reports, filing tax returns, etc. as needed or requested. Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred. 

Technical skills and Knowledge 

· Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure. 

· Work closely with internal and external stakeholders. 

· Strong analytical and numerical skills including a good understanding of financial valuation methodology. 

· Advanced ability to use Microsoft applications i.e., Excel and PowerPoint 

· Excellent written and oral level in English and Italian. Other language skills are desired. 

· Good interpersonal skills and influencing skills. 

· Strong problem-solving orientation