Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Spain

Property: Luxury Hotel (300+ Rooms)

EU Citizenship (mandatory for employment eligibility).

We are seeking an accomplished and strategically minded Financial Controller to join the executive leadership team of a premier luxury hotel (part of a large International Hotel group) opening in Spain. This role is critical due to the pre-opening and opening phases, ensuring all financial systems, controls, and processes are established to support a smooth launch and sustainable long-term performance.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• EU Citizenship (mandatory for employment eligibility).
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within luxury hospitality, preferably in large-scale hotels (300+ rooms).
• Hotel opening or pre-opening experience is mandatory, including system set-up, budgeting, and operational launch.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional finance qualifications (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality financial systems, reporting tools, budgeting processes, and internal controls.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic planning, and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a high level of integrity, transparency, and professionalism.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all financial operations of the hotel, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.
• Establish and implement robust pre-opening financial structures, SOPs, internal controls, and reporting systems.
• Partner closely with the General Manager and ownership to support strategic decision-making, investment planning, and business modelling.
• Manage cash flow, capital expenditure, operating budgets, and financial risk assessments.
• Ensure full compliance with Maltese regulations, tax requirements, labor laws, and international accounting standards.
• Build, train, and mentor a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a 500+ room luxury operation.
• Oversee procurement strategy, cost control, inventory management, and audit processes.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to cross-departmental performance improvement and enhanced profitability.
• Provide clear, timely, and insightful financial reporting to the General Manager, ownership, and corporate headquarters.

Compensation:

Competitive Salary + all company benefits.

If you meet the qualifications, please submit your CV and cover letter in English to Yasmin Khambatta at: and Pina Mercuri at: