Finance Director

Job Position: Finance Director

Department: Finance

Location: Tirane during low season & Green Coast Palase Vlore during high season
Type of employment: Permanent

Job Summary:

As the Finance Director at Green Coast Hotel MGallery Collection you will provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of all financial functions within the hotel. You will ensure robust financial planning budgeting forecasting and reporting while safeguarding the hotels financial integrity. This senior role requires a visionary leader with strong analytical capabilities exceptional business acumen and a deep understanding of the hospitality sector.

The Finance Director will serve as a key business partner to the General Manager and Executive Committee delivering timely financial insights to support strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for developing long-term financial strategies including IT-related financial initiatives and conducting regular evaluations to ensure alignment with the hotels overall business objectives

About MGallery

MGallery selects unique properties with passion to gather them into a unique collection of hotels where captivating stories are lived and shared. With more than 100 hotels around the world each MGallery tells a unique story inspired by the location. From bespoke design and sensorial mixology to well-being dedicated to everyday self-care MGallery hotels are places where guests can enjoy a lavish travel experience.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

Strategic Financial Leadership

Lead the development coordination and evaluation of financial strategies including budgeting capital planning tax structure real estate and asset management.
Establish financial frameworks that support the companys systems operational goals and long-term growth.
Use data-driven financial modeling market trends and business insights to anticipate risks guide strategic decisions and maximize profitability.
Oversee the preparation of annual budgets multi-year forecasts and mid-year reviews ensuring alignment with business goals and identifying optimization opportunities.
Ensure effective accounting auditing and financial control systems strengthening organizational efficiency and compliance.
Evaluate ROI for capital investments and ensure actual results align with projected outcomes.
Drive cash flow optimization through oversight of inventory management credit policies collections disbursements and treasury functions.
Provide strategic input to pricing and rate decisions participating actively in revenue and commercial strategy meetings.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

Oversee the preparation accuracy and timeliness of internal and Group-level financial reports.
Ensure compliance with internal control standards government regulations and contractual agreements.
Implement best-in-class financial governance and risk-management practices across the hotel.

Leadership & Team Development

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the finance team ensuring optimal structure workflow efficiency and capability development.
Set performance expectations oversee evaluations and drive a culture of accountability excellence and continuous improvement.
Mentor and develop high-potential team members ensuring succession planning and organizational resilience.
Partner with department heads to promote cross-functional collaboration and financial literacy throughout the hotel.

Guest Experience Integration

Ensure that financial operations support an exceptional guest experience through efficient payment processes appropriate credit policies and timely resolution of financial inquiries.

Project & Stakeholder Relationship Management

Oversee financing arrangements and maintain strong relationships with banks auditors and regulatory bodies.
Monitor and enhance accounting transaction flows to improve accuracy reporting quality and operational efficiency.
Ensure effective coordination with internal and external auditors and follow up on audit recommendations.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other executive duties as assigned; may serve as Manager on Duty when required.

Requirements

Masters degree in Accounting Finance or a related field; professional certifications (CPA ACCA CFA etc.) are preferred.
Extensive experience in hotel finance audit or hospitality-related financial project development including senior leadership roles such as Financial Controller or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of financial governance lease negotiation payroll processing asset management business projections displacement analysis and preparation of statutory and tax reports.
Advanced proficiency in Financa 5 financial management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Fluency in the local language and English; additional languages are an advantage.

Key Competencies

Excellent strategic thinking and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Proactive problem-solving and a high degree of professional integrity.
Exceptional accuracy analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
Ability to manage complex projects and meet executive-level deadlines.
Commitment to supporting the guest experience through sound financial management.

Benefits

Work Conditions:

Green Coast Hotel-MGallery Collection is an equal opportunity employer that offers a professional and dynamic work environment an attractive compensation and benefits package and opportunities to fully develop your professional potential.

Method of Application:

All interested parties can apply by sending their CV and motivation letter to this email address:

Application deadline: 20.12.2025

* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

* All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality according to the law No. 9887 set by the Albanian Parliament for the "Protection of Personal Data".