• Published on: Fri 26 Sep, 2025
  • Property/Brand: UHM
  • Location: Albufeira
  • Department: Finance
  • Duration: Full Time
  • Type: Work
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Finance Manager

Mission: 

The Regional Finance Manager will be responsible for supporting core finance functions across properties in Southern Europe, with a strong focus on compliance, reporting accuracy, and financial controls. This role is ideal for someone with a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance who is ready to take on a broader regional scope in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. You will work closely with senior leadership and local teams to ensure timely reporting, legal compliance, and financial transparency across all entities in the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting

  • Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements across multiple properties.
  • Ensure reporting is timely, accurate, and aligned with internal policies and local statutory requirements.
  • Assist in tracking KPIs and providing variance analysis on operating results.

2. Compliance & Controls

  • Ensure adherence to local financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards in each operating country.
  • Coordinate with local accountants, auditors, and legal advisers to ensure statutory filings and tax submissions are accurate and on time.
  • Implement and monitor internal controls, policies, and standard procedures across all properties.
  • Support the development of compliance checklists and audit readiness.

3. Financial Operations

  • Support the monthly close process by reviewing general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and accruals.
  • Liaise with property-level staff or outsourced partners to verify data quality and financial accuracy.
  • Assist in standardizing chart of accounts and financial procedures across the group.

4. Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Support the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts for properties in the region.
  • Track and report on budget vs. actual performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.

5. Tools & Process Development

  • Help identify and implement scalable finance and reporting tools suitable for multi-entity hospitality operations.
  • Support the rollout of reporting templates and dashboards for internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit, preferably within the hospitality, real estate, or multi-entity service sectors.
  • Solid understanding of USALI and local GAAP in at least one Southern European market (e.g., Portugal, Spain, France or Italy) is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience in statutory compliance, tax filings, and liaising with local accountants/auditors.
  • High proficiency in Excel; experience with accounting platforms (e.g., SAP, Sun) and familiarity with hospitality systems (e.g. Opera, Micros/Symphony) is a bonus.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Fluent in English and in Portuguese (highly desirable). Any other European language is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within the region.