Financial Controller

Job Description: Financial Controller

Location: AC Hotels by Marriott Milan Sesto

Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Director of Finance and collaborates with the General Manager.

Executive Summary

The Financial Controller ensures the integrity of financial and management accounting, acting as a bridge between day-to-day accounting and strategic analysis. The role is responsible for reconciling operational and financial data, analyzing variances, and reconstructing historical data to support management in strategic decision-making and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Controlling, Reporting & Forecasting

• Support the definition of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Analyze financial performance and variances against budget and historical data.
• Collaborate with or deputize for the Director of Finance in preparing financial reports (P&L, forecasts, and periodic reports).
• Monitor key business KPIs, costs, and revenues.

2. Accounting & Operational Oversight

• Work closely with the Senior Accountant to supervise accounting and administrative activities.
• Support the Senior Accountant in the correct allocation of costs across revenue centers (Rooms, F&B, Banqueting, Meeting Rooms); verify the accuracy of monthly inventory data.
• Audit the Procure-to-Pay cycle and ensure compliance of collection procedures (Front Office and F&B) with Marriott standards (SOPs).

3. Business Intelligence & Data Analysis

• Conduct profitability analyses on specific segments (e.g., Banqueting vs. Outlet Dining).

4. Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, company policies, and USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry) standards.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Implement procedures to reduce operational waste and revenue leakage.

Candidate Requirements

Education: Degree in Economics, Finance, or related fields.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in finance, accounting, or similar roles. Experience in hospitality or international environments is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent command of the English language.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and management tools.
• Strong data analysis skills (data mining).

Soft Skills:

Accuracy, results-oriented mindset, problem-solving skills, and strong communication abilities to collaborate with department heads.

Offer & Benefits

Contract: Full-time.

Compensation: RAL between €45,000 and €65,000. 13th and 14th salary (if applicable under the national collective agreement).

Benefits: Staff canteen, Marriott Benefits.

Working Hours: Daytime schedule, with flexibility required during accounting closing periods.