Finance & Controlling Manager - Hospitality/Leisure Industry

For our important Client in the Hospitality/Leisure industry, we are looking for a professional figure as:

Finance & Controlling Manager - Hospitality/Leisure Industry

As a Finance & Controlling Manager you take on full financial and controlling responsibility for a business unit within a diverse and international environment.

You act as the central link between multiple operational areas, including Hospitality, Shipyard Operations, Mooring Services, Administration and further service units, ensuring & implementing seamless financial processes, accurate reporting, and a strong business partnering culture.

Main responsabilities:

Controlling & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing including analysis, commentary, and presentation to Headquarter and Management onside
• Ongoing cost and budget control, including monitoring key operational processes
• Prepare budgets in close collaboration with management and stakeholders
• Conduct variance analysis and identify improvement measures
• Build and enhance operational controlling structures on site to different areas (Hospitality, Shipyard, Mooring/Marina)

Finance & Commercial Management

• Full commercial ownership across all finance-relevant topics
• Alignment with local accounting and external tax advisors / auditors
• Ensure accurate, consistent, and timely financial information

Process & Interface Management

• Design and optimize cross-functional processes between Administration, Finance, and Operations
• Define clear responsibilities and improve communication across functions - act as a sparring partner for Operations Leaders, and HQ Finance & Controlling
• Promote a transparent, trust-based working culture across teams
• Act as a trusted advisor to General Manager and Operations Leads across all areas
• Provide proactive financial insights and decision-making support

Systems & Tools

• Work with and further develop reporting and planning structures/systems (e.G., Jedox, Excel, Navis3 & ERP Infinity Zucchetti)
• Ensure data quality and automatization in reporting processes and interfaces

Requirements:

• University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration or a related field
• Several years of experience in Controlling or Finance Management
• Proven leadership experience, including the ability to guide teams and foster a collaborative working environment
• Strong understanding of operational processes and business drivers
• Hands‑on mentality, strong communication skills, and ability to collaborate across functions
• Confident working style with the ability to simplify complex issues
• Advanced skills in Excel and experiences with BI Tools
• Fluency in Italian & English, both written and spoken
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style

Location: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Rif. VB56163