Director of Finance – Italian Dolomites
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About the Role
We are seeking a strategic, commercially driven Director of Finance with a proven track record in luxury hospitality to oversee all financial operations, provide commercial insight, and ensure the highest standards of financial governance, compliance, and operational performance. As a key member of the Executive Committee, the Director of Finance will partner closely with operational leaders to drive profitability, enhance business performance, and uphold the renowned service standards synonymous with luxury hospitality. Nestled in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, this iconic luxury destination combines timeless elegance, exceptional guest experiences, and world-class hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
In this leadership role, you will:
- Direct and oversee all financial operations of the hotel, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, payroll oversight, purchasing controls, and treasury management.
- Lead the annual budget process, long-range strategic planning, and monthly forecasting to support business performance and commercial objectives.
- Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and insights to ownership, corporate leadership, and hotel management.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the General Manager and Executive Committee to support operational and commercial decision-making.
- Ensure robust internal controls, compliance, and risk management practices in accordance with company policies, local regulations, and international accounting standards.
- Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and capital expenditure tracking.
- Monitor hotel performance metrics, identify opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost efficiencies, and drive financial accountability across departments.
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banking institutions, and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure compliance with Italian statutory reporting requirements and corporate financial standards.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Significant senior-level finance leadership experience, ideally as a Director of Finance, Financial Controller, or senior finance executive within a luxury hotel, resort, or international hospitality brand.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience driving profitability, financial planning, and operational performance.
- Extensive knowledge of hotel financial systems, controls, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
- Experience with luxury hospitality systems and ERP/PMS platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP, SUN, Opera, or equivalent).
- Strong leadership capability with experience managing and mentoring finance teams in high-performance environments.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in English and Italian language is required.
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to join one of the world’s most distinguished luxury hospitality brands in an exceptional alpine setting. You will become part of a globally respected organization renowned for excellence, innovation, and legendary guest service while helping shape the financial success of a landmark property in the Italian Alps.
We offer a competitive executive compensation package, career development opportunities within a global luxury portfolio, and the chance to lead within an inspiring and dynamic environment.