Month: April 2025

Director of Finance – Bucharest

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Finance to join a prestigious 5-star hotel located in the heart of Bucharest. With a strong emphasis on luxury service and exceptional F&B operations, this is an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant and established team.

About the Role:
As Director of Finance, you will oversee the full financial management of the property, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will work closely with both the ownership group and hotel operations teams to drive business performance and support strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full financial oversight of the hotel’s operations, including a strong F&B division
  • Preparation and presentation of financial reports to owners and stakeholders
  • Partnering with department heads to optimize revenues and control costs
  • Leading and developing a high-performing finance team
  • Ensuring compliance with local financial regulations and corporate standards
  • Supporting strategic decision-making with detailed financial analysis

About You:

  • Proven experience as Director of Finance in a luxury 5-star hotel environment
  • Strong technical financial skills, particularly in reporting and operational finance
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a talented team
  • Proactive, analytical, and highly organized
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with owners and senior leadership
  • Previous experience with F&B-heavy operations is highly desirable

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Denison Smith at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 208 600 1160

Finance Manager – London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

 

Do you dream of working with one of the world’s most iconic hotels, where every detail of excellence is valued? Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to join their prestigious finance team. If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in dynamic environments, and have a desire to make a tangible impact, this is the role for you.

Your Mission:
As Finance Manager, you’ll be at the heart of their financial operations. From managing high-level reporting to overseeing capital projects, your expertise will drive the financial health of this renowned institution. You’ll be the trusted partner for both day-to-day financial tasks and long-term strategic initiatives, playing a pivotal role in managing statutory financial reporting.

What You’ll Own:

  • Financial Leadership: Oversee P&L, Cashflow, and lender reporting, ensuring every number tells a story.
  • Audit Excellence: Lead year-end audit processes, working closely with external auditors to ensure a smooth and successful review.
  • Project Lead: Be the finance driver for transformative hotel renovation projects, managing CAPEX and maintaining our fixed asset register.
  • Strategic Insights: Provide crucial financial analysis and support the Director of Finance in ad-hoc projects that shape the future of the hotel.
  • Process Improvement: Update SOPs, streamline operations, and lead financial training across the organization.
  • Compliance & Reporting: Manage statutory and internal audits, ensuring financial compliance and clarity in everything they do.

What You’ll Bring:

  • ACA, CIMA, or ACCA certification.
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably within the hospitality sector.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel; familiarity with Opera, SUN, and Silverware is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Are you ready to step into a role where your financial expertise meets timeless elegance?  Contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk  or call on +44 208 600 1164 to become part of something extraordinary.

Financial Controller – Zanzibar

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

We have an opportunity for a Financial Controller to work for our client in a luxury hotel which offers unparalleled hospitality and lifestyle from pristine beaches to top-tier amenities and exhilarating experiences.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director and Hotel General Manager, the Financial Controller will be responsible for safeguarding the hotel assets and financial resources to ensure that all are utilized to maximize revenues and hotel profitability.  As a part of the Hotel Leadership team, the FC will contribute to key strategic and operational decisions for the Hotel or Resort.

 Core Duties:

  • Ensure the preparation of a comprehensive monthly and annual reporting of financial results of the hotel in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and as required by the hotel management agreement.
  • Maintain files on all contracts, leases and agreements and ensure compliance with their requirements; ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel specific contracts (including Engineering), leases and other agreements and competitive bids are on file where applicable and reviewed prior to execution of contract.
  • Assist General Manager in establishing policies, procedures, rules, internal controls and safeguards that are beneficial to the business.
  • As appropriate, based on the hotel’s accounting on behalf of owners, interest accruals on long-term debt may be recorded on the hotel’s books; the Financial Controller should ensure accuracy of the unpaid balance and applicable interest rate, and accrue the expense to the Interest Expense line item and record the corresponding liability in the Accrued Interest liability account.
  • Ensure compliance with the Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels as modified from time to time, or as per local GAAP.
  • Ensure that an organization meets the necessary tax, permit and all other relevant resort licensing requirements.

This position is open to candidates who are fully professionally qualified and meet the job requirements.  Full Board is offered on a single basis.

A full job description and further details available upon application.  Please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or +44 208 600 1161 if you are interested, with contact details and available times to speak.

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