Assistant Director or Finance
Milano, Italy
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Located at Via Palestro 24 and overlooking one of Milan’s oldest parks, the Indro Montanelli Gardens, Casa Cipriani Milano evokes the elegant and comfortable atmosphere of traditional English gentlemen’s clubs, with references to Italian classicism.
The project includes 15 Rooms & Suites and a private Club featuring the Restaurant with a spacious terrace, the Pickering Room, and the Living Room, with interiors curated by Florentine designer Michele Bönan; the Wellness & Fitness Center, a small oasis of peace in the heart of the city, was designed by Studio Apostoli.
A unique, simple, and authentic place where we hope guests will feel at home, with the service and style that have been part of our philosophy for over 90 years.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a results-oriented and hands-on Assistant Director of Finance to oversee the day-to-day financial operations and support the strategic financial direction of our organization. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with team leadership and will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and performance excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
The previous duties are illustrative and not exhaustive
Skills:
Language Requirements:
Benefits:
The project includes 15 Rooms & Suites and a private Club featuring the Restaurant with a spacious terrace, the Pickering Room, and the Living Room, with interiors curated by Florentine designer Michele Bönan; the Wellness & Fitness Center, a small oasis of peace in the heart of the city, was designed by Studio Apostoli.
A unique, simple, and authentic place where we hope guests will feel at home, with the service and style that have been part of our philosophy for over 90 years.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a results-oriented and hands-on Assistant Director of Finance to oversee the day-to-day financial operations and support the strategic financial direction of our organization. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with team leadership and will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and performance excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle the preparation and posting of complex journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
- Lead the monthly closing process by coordinating entries, performing reconciliations, and ensuring timely submission of reports.
- Prepare detailed financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, working closely with operational teams to ensure alignment with business needs.
- Conduct in-depth variance analyses on actual vs. forecasted data, identifying trends and providing actionable insights.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records, contracts, and tax documents in accordance with legal and company requirements.
- Liaise with auditors during internal and external audits, preparing required documentation and addressing findings proactively.
- Monitor tax compliance (e.g. VAT, withholding tax), ensuring accuracy in filings and resolving any discrepancies or issues.
- Actively use accounting systems and business intelligence tools to extract data, optimize reporting, and support decision-making.
- Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows and propose process improvements to enhance accuracy and speed.
- Act as a point of reference for operational departments on finance-related procedures, cost control, and resource allocation.
- Draft and maintain clear, actionable SOPs and guidelines for recurring accounting activities.
- Collaborate daily with the finance team to ensure alignment on priorities and effective task execution.
- Provide support and technical guidance to junior team members when needed, promoting knowledge sharing and accuracy.
- Ensure data integrity across ledgers, reconciliations, and financial reports through thorough review and follow-up actions.
The previous duties are illustrative and not exhaustive
Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the hospitality or service sector.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage and develop teams.
- Solid understanding of accounting standards, audit procedures, and financial regulations.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities.
- High attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Fluency in Italian is essential; strong English skills are also required.
- Financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and analyze financial reports.
- Ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Nurture and embedded Cipriani culture
- Ensuring a work environment that safeguards the psychological well-being of employees
- Assured and stimulate and embed communication among departments
- Lead and manage with exemplarity integrity and honesty
- Support other departments while encourage and facilitating lateral service
- Initiative and actions towards employees wellbeing and CSR project
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in Italian is essential; strong English skills are also required
Benefits:
- CCNL Tourism labour Contract
- Team Building and Training
- Welfare program
- Growth opportunity within the company
- Tickets Restaurant
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