Job Overview
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Financial Operations Specialist to support our financial operations in Southern Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting across multiple properties.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting
* Consolidate and prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements for our portfolio in Southern Europe.
* Ensure all financial reports meet internal policies and local statutory requirements.
* Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide variance analysis on operating results.
2. Compliance & Controls
* Adhere to local financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards in each operating country.
* Coordinate with local accountants, auditors, and legal advisers to ensure accurate and timely statutory filings and tax submissions.
* Implement and monitor internal controls, policies, and standard procedures across all properties.
* Support the development of compliance checklists and audit readiness.
3. Financial Operations Support
* Review general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and accruals to ensure accuracy and completeness.
* Liaise with property-level staff or outsourced partners to verify data quality and financial accuracy.
* Assist in standardizing chart of accounts and financial procedures across the group.
4. Budgeting & Forecasting
* Support the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts for properties in the region.
* Track and report on budget vs. actual performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
5. Tools & Process Development
* Identify and implement scalable finance and reporting tools suitable for multi-entity hospitality operations.
* Support the rollout of reporting templates and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
* 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit, preferably within the hospitality, real estate, or multi-entity service sectors.
* Solid understanding of USALI and local GAAP in at least one Southern European market (e.g., Portugal, Spain, France or Italy).
* Demonstrated experience in statutory compliance, tax filings, and liaising with local accountants/auditors.
* High proficiency in Excel; experience with accounting platforms (e.g., SAP, Sun) and familiarity with hospitality systems (e.g. Opera, Micros/Symphony) is a bonus.
* Strong attention to detail, organization, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Fluent in English and in Portuguese (highly desirable). Any other European language is a plus.
* Willingness to travel occasionally within the region.