Starhotels, a private Italian hotel company operating in the upscale and upper scale & luxury sectors, is a market leader in the hospitality industry. The Group vaunts 30 hotels located in the heart of the top Italian destinations, London, Paris and New York, with more than 4,200 rooms.

Join Starhotels and become part of our Headquarter Team, in the heart of Florence.

As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the financial leadership and strategic oversight of our Starhotels properties abroad. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance, and performance analysis, while supporting operational decision-making and contributing to the overall profitability and growth of the cluster.

Your responsibilities include:

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations for our hotels abroad, with a focus on the three London hotels.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with the Hotel Managers and the Cluster General Manager and department heads.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to improve financial performance.
• Monitor and optimize working capital and cash flow.
• Act as a key business partner to hotel management, providing financial insights to support strategic decisions.
• Support the Group Finance team in corporate reporting and strategic initiatives.
• Implement and maintain robust internal control systems.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Safeguard financial assets and ensure legal documentation is up to date.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Promote professional development and ensure high standards of performance and integrity.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment aligned with Starhotels’ values.

Exceed expectations revealing:

• A unique personality and a true passion for hospitality.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Financial Controller role within the luxury or upscale hospitality sector.
• Proven experience managing multi-site hotel operations.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Embrace global diversity by speaking:

• Italian – fluently
• English – fluently
• Additional languages are a plus.

Unlock a world of benefits including:

• Exclusive discounted stays within the group.
• Discounts with our partners.
• Ticket Restaurants for delightful dining.
• Performance Bonus.

Embrace growth with:

• Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our Performance Management Program.
• An attractive compensation package based on your experience.
• The chance to be a part of an ambitious, caring organization.

At Starhotels, our commitment to equality and inclusion expresses our desire to create a work environment that recognises and appreciates the uniqueness of each person and promotes diversity in all its nuances. This position is open to candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Join us to shape your outstanding career!

Send in your application and let's create exceptional memories together.