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