Director of Finance - hospitality
Director of Finance - hospitality
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07-05-2025
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Job Description
Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the Orient Express management company and the asset Owner Finance teams the Director of Finance is part of the Executive Committee. He/She supports the decisions choices search for quality and results of the executive and operational departments by always maintaining a respectful approach to the Orient Express procedures.
The Director of Finance will assist the Executive Team in delivering business plans and integrating the business wherever possible. To do so they will be optimizing operating costs and capitalizing on cross pollination of business opportunities. The Director of Finance will also provide strategic support to their team as well as to the Leadership Team to ensure the delivery of Orient Express La Dolce Vitas (LDV) service standards guest experiences excellence and maximum operating results.
Roles and responsibilities
Accounting and Controlling Activities
- Management of the Finance functions (Income Audit Payroll Cash/Bank Control Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable) Purchasing functions and other teams.
- Develop and implement scalable financial processes and controls ensuring strong financial governance as the company grows.
- Preparation of departmental strategies and establishment effective goals
- Preparation of the Finance Departments measures and action plans related to: Colleague Engagement Guest Experience Revenue Financial reporting ALL Loyalty Program Purchasing goal IT key metrics etc...
- Preparation of monthly management accounts including USALI Profit and Loss Account Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Inventory and weekly financial reports including forecasting of profits cash and payroll.
- Preparation for the audits VAT and payroll taxes including compliance with payment deadlines.
- Supervision of the year end financial closing as per local requirements.
- Working closely with the wider team to ensure a functional understanding of departmental financial reporting and other metrics including hospitality KPIs and P&Ls.
Business Strategy
- Actively participating in the development of business strategies aligned with the La Dolce Vita Orient Express vision mission and business objectives.
- Actively participating in the development of a growth strategy.
Business Plans & Budgets
- Responsible of the preparation and followup of the annual budget
- Monitor progress and present financial metrics internally and externally.
Commercial insight
- In collaboration with the Commercial and Revenue Management functions analyzing commercial operations and competitive trends to establish short medium longterm strategies and tactical recommendations.
- Providing the management Brand and Owner with business objectives analyses of business performance and highlights of the key issues together and opportunities.
- Constantly monitoring the latest industry trends innovative products and service opportunities.
- Presenting implementation plans to the Senior Leadership when applicable.
- Ensuring a good communication of the finance information and maintain excellent relationship / partnership with all the different hospitality stakeholders (Orient Express Owners and third parties).
Specific Business Proposals
- Assessing the benefits of all prospective spends and contracts and advising the General Manager Orient Express and Owners on program design and implementation matters. Such proposals may involve CAPEX activity legal financial and other advisors if needed.
- Implement and maintain financial systems and automation tools (ERP software) to streamline reporting payments and compliance ensuring efficiency at scale
People Management
- Overseeing the selection and recruitment of LDV Finance positions in line with Orient Express Leadership Capability Framework Recruitment Charter and related processes.
- Developing a strong team through consistent effective leadership training operational management and succession planning.
- Fostering a winning solutionoriented work environment motivating and engaging colleagues to continuously deliver the best possible standards of work.
- Promoting an open environment thanks to ongoing feedback and coaching for better performance.
- Coaching and mentoring finance colleagues.
- Identifying key financial drivers to enhance the value creation capability of the trains.
- Having an entrepreneurial approach by continuously looking for areas for improvement with innovative solutions initiating and leading change and looking for opportunities to generate revenue across the trains.
Qualifications :
Knowledge and experience
- A bachelors degree in finance accounting business or a related field is required (an advanced degree such as an MBA is highly recommended) together with professional accounting qualifications e.g. ACCA CPA and a strategic knowledge of the hospitality business and financial management.
- Minimum of 5years experience as Hospitality Director of Finance with:
- Proven extensive experience in a similar financial leadership role within the hospitality industry in an ultraluxury hotel / train setting.
- Indepth knowledge of the ultraluxury hospitality market including a strong understanding of industry trends market dynamics and competitive landscape.
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial management systems procedures and reporting standards specific to the hospitality industry (USALI).
- Experience in managing financial audits ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Knowledge of Hospitality IT systems.
- Fluent in Italian and English (French is a plus).
Competencies
- Proven ability to lead and develop a highperforming finance team fostering a culture of excellence accountability and collaboration.
- Good presentational and influencing skills.
- Ability to work in international contexts matrix environments and to deal with ambiguity.
- Strong organizational/project management skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong teamworking skills and ability to work efficiently.
- Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic fastpaced environment managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines and high level of quality.
- Ability and selfmotivation to work autonomously.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and confidentiality when handling financial information.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
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