CFO - Hotels
Meliteh Recruiting is seeking a qualified and experienced CFO - Hotels to join our client’s Finance team in Malta.
The successful candidate will provide leadership, operational management, and strategic direction, ensuring the efficient and high-performance operation of the finance department for the client’s hotel entities, both locally and internationally. The CFO will play a key role in financial planning, analysis, and management, working closely with the Group CFO.
• Lead the preparation and review of management accounts, yearly budgets, payroll reporting, and cost control measures
• Oversee cash flow management, debtors collections, and creditors' payments to ensure financial health and stability
• Assist in creating and implementing financial strategies and policies to support future growth and sustainability
• Monitor and collaborate with Financial Controllers across all hotel entities, ensuring deadlines and tasks are met as assigned by the Group CFO
• Provide leadership and support to the Finance team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with the organization’s values and goals
• Ensure training and professional development are prioritized to enhance team performance and efficiency
• Ensure the financial infrastructure supports the company’s growth and future demands
• Lead initiatives to finalize internal financial policies and collaborate with the internal auditor, reporting directly to the Group CFO
• Uphold the company’s internal and financial control environment by supervising Finance Department personnel and ensuring compliance with policies, accounting standards, and fiscal requirements
• Actively lead the preparation of yearly budgets and regular forecasts, working closely with department heads and the Group CFO
• Analyze key cost drivers and benchmark information to support value-for-money services
• Propose and draft new policies and procedures in collaboration with the Group CFO to enhance financial operations
• Identify and implement improvements in manual and electronic processes within the Finance Department
• Collaborate with employees to drive and support positive changes across the organization, using effective communication and influence to ensure alignment with financial goals
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Group CFO, including temporary duties in the event of staffing shortages
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a financial leadership role, ideally within the hospitality industry
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and fiscal requirements
• Ability to influence change and improve processes
• Full-time contract
• Competitive salary
• Professional development
• A dynamic and supportive work environment