PArtisan of Travel since 1883, emOrient Express /em is a legendary brand, deeply rooted in history and admired by generations past, present, and future. As a symbol of ultra-luxury hospitality, the brand is currently undergoing an ambitious phase of rebirth and expansion accelerated since 2024 as a Joint Venture between Accor and LVMH. /ppOrient Express embodies the refined and nomadic spirit of travel. Its exceptional assets portfolio includes experiences such as emThe Orient Express /em — its iconic carriages reinvented as a modern-day tribute to French luxury, with ARSENALE Group owner — emLa Dolce Vita /em, a train celebrating the elegance of Italian emart de vivre /em, and a collection of luxury hotels opened in Rome – La Minerva – and soon in Venice – Palazzo Dona Giovannelli, and with SILENSEAS - the O.E Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing ship. /ppWhile redefining the future of luxury hospitality, Orient Express places particular emphasis on the employee experience, development, and engagement. /ppstrongAbout La Dolce Vita Orient Express /strongbrLa Dolce Vita Orient Express is the first Italian luxury cruise on rail, offering a unique travel experience across the country. Inspired by the golden age of railway tourism, the train features itineraries connecting Italy's major cities and destinations, providing passengers with top-class service, exceptional comfort, gourmet cuisine, and a refined atmosphere. The project aims to celebrate the charm and beauty of Italy, making each journey an unforgettable experience. /ph3Job Description /h3pReporting 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. /ppThe 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 Vita’s (LDV) service standards, guest experiences excellence, and maximum operating results. /ppstrongRoles and responsibilities /strong /ppuAccounting and Controlling Activities /u /pulliManagement of the Finance functions (Income Audit, Payroll, Cash/Bank Control, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable), Purchasing functions and other teams. /liliDevelop and implement scalable financial processes and controls, ensuring strong financial governance as the company grows. /liliPreparation of departmental strategies and establishment effective goals /liliPreparation 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... /liliPreparation 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. /liliPreparation for the audits, VAT, and payroll taxes, including compliance with payment deadlines. /liliSupervision of the year end financial closing as per local requirements. /liliWorking closely with the wider team to ensure a functional understanding of departmental financial reporting and other metrics including hospitality KPIs and PLs. /li /ulpuBusiness Strategy /u /pulliActively participating in the development of business strategies aligned with the La Dolce Vita Orient Express vision, mission, and business objectives. /liliActively participating in the development of a growth strategy. /li /ulpuBusiness Plans Budgets /u /pulliResponsible of the preparation and follow-up of the annual budget /liliMonitor progress and present financial metrics internally and externally. /li /ulpuCommercial insight /u /pulliIn collaboration with the Commercial and Revenue Management functions, analyzing commercial operations and competitive trends to establish short-, medium-, long-term strategies and tactical recommendations. /liliProviding the management, Brand and Owner with business objectives, analyses of business performance, and highlights of the key issues together and opportunities. /liliConstantly monitoring the latest industry trends, innovative products, and service opportunities. /liliPresenting implementation plans to the Senior Leadership when applicable. /liliEnsuring a good communication of the finance information and maintain excellent relationship / partnership with all the different hospitality stakeholders (Orient Express, Owners and third parties). /li /ulpuSpecific Business Proposals /u /pulliAssessing 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. /liliImplement and maintain financial systems and automation tools (ERP software) to streamline reporting, payments, and compliance, ensuring efficiency at scale /li /ulpuPeople Management /u /pulliOverseeing the selection and recruitment of LDV Finance positions in line with Orient Express’ Leadership Capability Framework, Recruitment Charter, and related processes. /liliDeveloping a strong team through consistent effective leadership, training, operational management, and succession planning. /liliFostering a winning, solution-oriented work environment, motivating and engaging colleagues to continuously deliver the best possible standards of work. /liliPromoting an open environment, thanks to ongoing feedback and coaching for better performance. /liliCoaching and mentoring finance colleagues. /liliIdentifying key financial drivers to enhance the value creation capability of the trains. /liliHaving 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. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3puKnowledge and experience /u /pulliA bachelor's 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. /liliMinimum of 5-years’ experience as Hospitality Director of Finance with:ulliProven extensive experience in a similar financial leadership role within the hospitality industry, in an ultra-luxury hotel / train setting. /liliIn-depth knowledge of the ultra-luxury hospitality market, including a strong understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape. /liliComprehensive knowledge of financial management systems, procedures, and reporting standards specific to the hospitality industry (USALI). /li /ul /liliExperience in managing financial audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining accurate financial records. /liliKnowledge of Hospitality IT systems. /liliFluent in Italian and English (French is a plus). /liliProven ability to lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration. /liliGood presentational and influencing skills. /liliAbility to work in international contexts, matrix environments, and to deal with ambiguity. /liliStrong organizational/project management skills with high attention to detail. /liliStrong team-working skills and ability to work efficiently. /liliProven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines and high level of quality. /liliAbility and self-motivation to work autonomously. /liliDemonstrated commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and confidentiality when handling financial information. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr