Director of Finance – Vienna

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and commercially driven Director of Finance to join the Executive Committee of an internationally renowned five-star luxury hotel in the heart of Vienna.

This iconic property combines timeless elegance with contemporary luxury, delivering exceptional guest experiences, award-winning dining, world-class wellness facilities and impeccable service. As the hotel continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe’s premier luxury destinations, we are seeking a strategic finance leader who can drive commercial performance while safeguarding the highest standards of financial governance.

This is a pivotal executive role for an experienced hospitality finance professional who thrives in a luxury environment and enjoys partnering with operational leaders to influence business performance.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the General Manager, with a strong relationship to regional finance leadership, you will lead the hotel’s entire finance function and play a key role in shaping its commercial success.

As a trusted member of the Executive Committee, you will provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and commercially focused decision-making across every area of the business.

Key Responsibilities

In this leadership position, you will:

• Lead all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, treasury, payroll oversight and purchasing controls.
• Deliver timely and insightful financial reporting, providing meaningful analysis to senior leadership and ownership.
• Drive the annual business plan, capital expenditure planning and long-range financial strategy.
• Partner closely with department heads to maximise revenue opportunities, improve profitability and enhance operational performance.
• Ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements, corporate policies, internal controls and audit standards.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, risk management and asset protection.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Champion process improvements, systems optimisation and data-driven decision making throughout the hotel.

About You

We’re looking for an inspirational finance leader who combines commercial acumen with operational excellence.

You will possess:

• Previous experience as a Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance or Financial Controller within a luxury hotel or internationally branded hospitality environment.
• A recognised accounting qualification.
• Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, reporting and hotel operations.
• Strong knowledge of hotel finance systems, internal controls, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence at Executive Committee level.
• A strategic mindset coupled with a hands-on approach and exceptional attention to detail.
• Fluency in English is essential as is German.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU as sponsorship will not be provided.

Why Apply?

This represents a rare opportunity to join one of Vienna’s most distinguished luxury hotels, working within an internationally recognised hospitality group renowned for excellence, innovation and legendary guest service.

You’ll become an integral member of the hotel’s executive leadership team, where your expertise will directly influence business strategy, financial performance and the continued success of an iconic luxury destination.

Please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1161