Financial Controller - Hotel Cipriani, a Belmond Hotel, Venice

Your Moment Awaits…. As Financial Controller you will have ownership of financial controls & procedures for the Hotel.  Observing Belmond policies and GAAP principles in line with local requirements you will provide expert financial support ensuring compliance and performance of hotel accounting.

Primary Responsibilities:

Financial Control:

·         overseeing all sales, purchasing, salaries and expenses

·         Implementing and reviewing financial policies

·         Audit compliance including actioning recommendations and liaising with internal stakeholders

Financial Reporting:

·         Production of monthly financial reporting GAAP

·         Overseeing budgeting & forecasting process and long term planning

·         Monthly and annual reporting

Financial Performance:

• Responsible for monitoring budgets and for reporting major deviations of over-expenditure, under-budgeting or non-compliance to the approved budget
• Business partner with the General Manager implementing controls, solutions, and action plans
• Assist the General Manager in establishing local policies, rules, internal controls and safeguards that ensure profitability and control of operations
• Advise and provide counsel to the General Manager, HODs and finance teams on all financial matters

 Treasury & Tax

• Treasury management, cash planning, reviewing the cash position to optimize the use of funds and minimize the volume of cash being held in the business
• Review all changes of tax laws and accounting policies, assess their implications on the business and ensure the finance team implements appropriate changes

Other

• Support the financial function of any opening of new products.
• Assist with the accounting related to any hotel or other asset sales, product closure and ownership changes
• Together with the General Manager, manage the relations with third party, owners and/or partners
• Facilitate the best communication and reporting between the Belmond regional office in Milan
• Communicate relevant information to the Divisional Financial Controller and the General Manager

Requirements

What you Bring:

• Relevant Qualification or experience in Accounting, Finance
• Prior experience as a Financial Controller or equivalent
• Experience in Hospitality/Luxury hotels essential
• Excellent communication skills in Italian and English
• Effective management, leadership, organization, communication and presentation skills

Benefits

What We Offer

 At Belmond, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

·         Competitive salaries and local benefits

·         Complimentary and preferred rate experiences at our iconic destinations

·         Wellness programs

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry.

About Belmond

Belmond is part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976. Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with remarkable properties that include the illustrious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, remote beach retreats like Cap Juluca in Anguilla, Italian hideaways such as Splendido in Portofino, and gateways to natural wonders such as Hotel das Cataratas beside Brazil’s Iguassu Falls. From trains to river barges, safari lodges to hotels, each unique property has a distinctive story, personality, and identity, with a personalized team to match.

Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.

This is your moment. Apply today!

Last updated on Aug 1, 2024