Director of Finance
Archer Hotel Management is developing an exceptional new luxury hospitality destination in the heart of Seville, Spain, scheduled to open in late Q1 2027.
Operating under The Luxury Collection brand, this five-star hotel will bring together world-class service, distinctive design, and an authentic connection to one of Europe's most vibrant and culturally rich destinations.
Currently under construction, the hotel represents a unique opportunity to join the project during its formative stages and play a key role in shaping its future success. The successful candidate will be part of the pre-opening leadership team, working alongside the General Manager and key stakeholders to establish the operational, financial, and cultural foundations of what will become one of Seville's premier luxury hospitality experiences.
This role offers a rare chance to contribute to a landmark opening project, combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a new development with the strength and global recognition of one of the world's most prestigious luxury hotel brands.
Tareas
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership- Act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and Executive Committee.
- Support commercial decision-making through robust financial analysis and business insight.
- Drive profitability, cash flow performance and return on investment.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimize operating margins.
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
- Develop short-, medium- and long-term financial plans.
- Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Provide financial modelling and investment analysis to support strategic decisions.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, fiscal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain responsibility for the preparation and submission of statutory accounts.
- Coordinate external audits and relationships with auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure accurate accounting records and financial reporting in accordance with local GAAP.
- Maintain robust internal controls and financial governance processes.
- Manage treasury, cash flow and capital expenditure controls.
- Monitor and control departmental expenses throughout the hotel.
- Demonstrate strong understanding and management of costs below GOP.
- Partner with department heads to identify productivity improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure purchasing practices align with budgetary objectives and internal policies.
- Develop and implement all finance-related policies, procedures and controls.
- Establish accounting systems, reporting frameworks and procurement processes.
- Support owner reporting requirements and project budget monitoring.
- Participate actively in pre-opening planning and operational readiness activities.
Requisitos
Skills & Qualifications- Minimum 5 years' experience as Director of Finance within luxury or upscale hotels.
- Previous experience in self-accounting hotels is essential.
- Experience in independent, franchised or brand-owned hotel environments is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, external audits, taxation and local accounting regulations.
- Demonstrated experience managing costs below GOP and hotel profitability.
- Proven ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
- Experience in hotel pre-openings is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hotel financial systems.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, Sun Systems or similar ERP platforms is advantageous.
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Fluent Spanish (written and spoken) is essential.
Join us at a pivotal moment in our journey and help shape the future of one of Seville's most exciting luxury hotel openings. If you are looking for a role where your expertise, leadership and vision will truly make a difference, we look forward to meeting you.