Finance Manager

About Orient Express 

ORIENT EXPRESS embodies the refined and nomadic spirit of travel. Its exceptional assets portfolio includes experiences such as The Orient Express — its iconic carriages reinvented as a modern-day tribute to French luxury, with ARSENALE Group owner — La Dolce Vita, a train celebrating the elegance of Italian art de vivre, and a collection of luxury hotels opened in Rome – La Minerva – and soon in Venice – Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, and with Sailing Yachts  - the O.E Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing ship.  

While redefining the future of luxury hospitality, Orient Express places particular emphasis on the employee experience, development, and engagement. 

As a symbol of ultra-luxury hospitality, the brand is currently undergoing an ambitious phase of rebirth and expansion accelerated since 2024 as a Joint Venture between ACCOR and LVMH. 

Now, as Orient Express grows under the steam of its 140-year own glorious reputation and brand, it stands unique and identifiable from the other luxury brands under the Accor brands, aiming to become a pioneer of contemporary luxury hospitality, creating immersive experiences that combine exceptional design, impeccable service, culinary excellence, wellness offerings, cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and authentic local experiences, while also actively engaging in local community initiatives and support social causes, making a positive contribution to the destinations its properties operate in. What remains distinctly Orient Express is its spirit of adventure, sublime service and enchanting storytelling. Refreshing and reinvigorating, Orient Express is loved by those with an adventurous spirit and a taste for the very best, linking travel and destinations as part of the same journey. 

About Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli 

Orient Express will open its second hotel in Italy at the exceptional Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice, in partnership with the Italian luxury hotel group Arsenale. Architect and interior designer Aline Amar d’Amman, alongside her studio Culture in Architecture, has been entrusted to design and decorate the space. 

Venice, once the gateway to Constantinople and a mythical stop on the legendary Orient Express train – that opened its doors in 1919 with the completion of the Simplon tunnel linking Switzerland to Italy – will be the home of the second Orient Express hotel, set to open in 2026. 

The Finance Manager supports the General Manager by providing financial oversight, operational guidance, and accurate reporting to aid in effective business decision-making. The role ensures strong internal controls, compliance with company policies, and safeguarding of hotel assets, while driving efficiency and profitability at the property level. 

The Finance Manager partners with auditors, tax consultants, and local authorities, while managing daily finance operations including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, procurement, and cash flow management. 

This position requires strong accounting expertise, analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support and mentor the property’s finance and accounting team. 

Responsibilities : 

• Support the General Manager and department heads with financial analysis, forecasting, and business planning. 

• Prepare annual operating and capital budgets; monitor performance against forecasts, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions. 

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reporting in line with company and ownership requirements. 

• Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, audit standards, and local fiscal regulations. 

• Oversee daily finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, credit and collections, and purchasing. 

• Monitor cash flow, review disbursements, and ensure appropriate approvals and documentation. 

• Analyze ROI for capital projects and provide financial insights to support investment decisions. 

• Work closely with operational teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve productivity. 

• Ensure contracts, leases, and other financial/legal documents are properly maintained and monitored. 

• Support internal and external audit processes, and assist in implementing corrective action plans. 

• Train, develop, and motivate the finance team to ensure efficiency, compliance, and succession readiness. 

• Participate in risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and implement mitigation measures. 

Bachelor’s degree or higher education qualification or equivalent in Accounting, Finance and at least 5 years of experience in hotel accounting or audit with at least two years in a Director of Finance or similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. 

Knowledge of accounting management duties such as negotiating hotel space and tenant leases; processing payroll; performing asset management duties; providing business projections, displacement analysis, preparing government reports, filing tax returns, etc. as needed or requested. Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred. 

Technical skills and Knowledge 

· Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure. 

· Work closely with internal and external stakeholders. 

· Strong analytical and numerical skills including a good understanding of financial valuation methodology. 

· Advanced ability to use Microsoft applications i.e., Excel and PowerPoint 

· Excellent written and oral level in English and Italian. Other language skills are desired. 

· Good interpersonal skills and influencing skills. 

· Strong problem-solving orientation 

• A competitive package (base salary and yearly bonus) 

• Medical Insurance, integrating Collective Labor Agreement one and extended to the family 

• Ticket Restaurant 

• Annual leave 

• ALL - Heartist® Program: Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at all Accor locations and partner venues worldwide. 

• Learning & development: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!  

• Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.