Financial Controller

Lifestyle Group is a sister company of db Group, Malta’s leading hospitality and leisure operator. We proudly manage some of the island’s most popular and diverse restaurant brands, including Aki, Amami, Amami Food Bar, Blu Beach, Colette, Loa, Nine Lives, Manta, Tora, and Westreme.

Our portfolio features a wide variety of cuisines and unique dining experiences, all driven by a strong commitment to quality, innovation and exceptional guest service.

As we continue to grow, we are currently looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our team and support our expanding portfolio of restaurants and lifestyle concepts.

Why Join Lifestyle Group?

We believe that great people make all the difference. We’re proud to offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is a priority.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 🏥 Private health insurance
• 💳 Exclusive discount card valid across our restaurants, outlets, and partner brands (including Hard Rock, Starbucks, and more)
• 🚀 Training and development opportunities to grow your career
• 🎉 Team events and employee recognition initiatives
• 🔄 Opportunities for internal mobility across our hotels, restaurants, and retail concepts

As Financial Controller, you’ll be a key partner in driving performance, ensuring compliance and delivering accurate and timely reporting across our diverse operations.

Job Role

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts to support performance reviews.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting.
• Develop cash flow statements and financial reports as required.
• Submit timely and accurate VAT returns.
• Conduct financial analysis for new and ongoing business opportunities.
• Oversee and strengthen internal financial control processes.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors during statutory audits.
• Monitor debtors and credit control procedures, reporting regularly to the Group CFO.
• Support and supervise accounts staff in managing daily cash settlements and receivables.
• Ensure compliance with group policies, accounting standards and fiscal regulations.
• Propose and implement finance policies and process improvements.
• Mentor and develop the finance team in line with Lifestyle Group values.

Job Requirements

• ACCA qualification or equivalent (mandatory)
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in hospitality or multi-entity operations
• Excellent command of Excel, Word, and other MS Office tools
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (an asset)
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and initiative
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

To Apply:

Be part of Malta’s most respected hospitality brand and contribute to an environment where quality and teamwork come first. Click the "Apply for this Job" button and submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!