Detalhe da Oferta:
About Us:
We are part of a well-established hospitality and real estate group setting up a management company focused on operating and scaling a portfolio of unique hotels and resorts across Europe and the Middle East. With a mission to bring local authenticity and operational excellence to every stay, we are in an exciting phase of growth. As we expand, we’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Regional Finance Manager to support financial operations, compliance, and reporting for our growing portfolio.
Position Overview:
The Regional Finance Manager will be responsible for supporting core finance functions across properties in Southern Europe, with a strong focus on compliance, reporting accuracy, and financial controls. This role is ideal for someone with a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance who is ready to take on a broader regional scope in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
You will work closely with senior leadership and local teams to ensure timely reporting, legal compliance, and financial transparency across all entities in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Reporting
- Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements across multiple properties.
- Ensure reporting is timely, accurate, and aligned with internal policies and local statutory requirements.
- Assist in tracking KPIs and providing variance analysis on operating results.
2. Compliance & Controls
- Ensure adherence to local financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards in each operating country.
- Coordinate with local accountants, auditors, and legal advisers to ensure statutory filings and tax submissions are accurate and on time.
- 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 the monthly close process by reviewing general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and accruals.
- 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
- Help 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.
Qualifications
- 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) is a plus.
- 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.
What We Offer:
- A rare opportunity to help shape the finance function of a fast-growing hospitality business.
- A flexible and collaborative work environment where your input truly matters.
- Exposure to multiple European markets and a variety of accommodation models.
- Competitive compensation and career growth potential within the company.
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to
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with the subject line: “Application – Regional Finance Manager (Southern Europe)”.