JOB DESCRIPTIONLHC International Southern Europe is a specialised Executive Search boutique focused on Hospitality and Real Estate. Our work centres around identifying and appointing senior leaders and key executives who drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term asset value.Director of Finance – Luxury Hospitality Asset | Venice, Italy(Fluent Italian and English speaking is essential)We are conducting an exclusive and confidential search for an experienced Director of Finance to join one of Italy's most prestigious luxury hospitality assets, located in the iconic city of Venice.This is a unique opportunity to become part of a landmark property combining heritage, international visibility, and strong investment backing, playing a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making.You will act as a key business partner to the General Manager and ownership, ensuring robust financial governance, performance optimisation, and alignment with corporate objectives.The OpportunityAs Director of Finance, you will lead the full financial function of the asset, overseeing financial planning, reporting, compliance, and performance analysis.This is a highly strategic and hands-on role, offering strong exposure to ownership and corporate leadership, and the opportunity to actively contribute to the asset's long-term success and value creation.What You Will Be Responsible For:Financial Leadership & StrategyLead the financial strategy of the property in alignment with ownership and corporate objectivesAct as a key advisor to the General Manager on financial performance and business decisionsIdentify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiativesFinancial Planning & AnalysisLead the annual budgeting and forecasting processesDevelop long-term financial models to support strategic planningMonitor performance, analyse variances, and implement corrective actionsFinancial Operations & ControlOversee all fin