LHC International Southern Europe is a specialised Executive Search boutique focused on Hospitality and Real Estate. Our work centres around identifying and appointing senior leaders and key executives who drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term asset value. Cluster Director of Finance – Luxury Hospitality Group | Southern Europe LHC International Southern Europe has been retained to conduct an exclusive and confidential search for an experienced and commercially driven Cluster Director of Finance to oversee the financial leadership of a portfolio of ultra-luxury hospitality assets across Southern Europe. This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised lifestyle hospitality group known for its distinctive positioning, experience-led approach, wellness focus, and strong brand identity. The role will oversee multiple high-profile properties across Italy and Spain, acting as a key strategic business partner to ownership, corporate leadership, and on-property executive teams. The Opportunity: As Cluster Director of Finance, you will lead the financial strategy, governance, and performance of a portfolio of luxury hospitality assets, ensuring operational excellence, strong commercial performance, and alignment with corporate objectives. This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role, requiring a highly analytical finance professional with strong luxury hospitality exposure and the ability to operate across multiple markets and stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving profitability, supporting long-term growth, and ensuring robust financial controls across the portfolio. What You Will Be Responsible For: Strategic Financial Leadership Lead the financial strategy and long-term planning across multiple luxury hospitality assets Act as a strategic advisor to General Managers, ownership, and corporate leadership Support business growth, profitability, and operational performance through financial insight and analysis Financial Planning & Performance: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the cluster Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions Drive strong commercial and operational financial discipline across all properties Financial Operations & Governance Ensure robust financial controls, policies, and reporting standards are implemented across the portfolio Oversee accounting operations, audits, payroll controls, purchasing approvals, and cash flow management Ensure compliance with local regulations, corporate standards, and internal controls Reporting & Corporate Alignment Act as the key liaison between on-property finance teams and corporate leadership Ensure accurate, transparent, and timely financial reporting Support ownership and executive teams with meaningful business analysis and strategic recommendations Commercial & Asset Performance Partner closely with operational and commercial teams to maximise profitability and asset value Support pricing, business mix, and cost optimisation strategies Drive financial efficiency while maintaining luxury service standards Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams across the portfolio Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Support the development of future finance talent within the organisation Systems & Process Improvement Drive financial process optimisation and reporting efficiency initiatives Support system enhancements and digitalisation projects across the finance function What We Are Looking For This role requires a highly credible finance leader with strong luxury hospitality exposure and the ability to manage complexity across multiple assets and stakeholders. You will likely bring: Significant experience in senior finance leadership roles within luxury hospitality Previous multi-property or regional finance experience strongly preferred Strong expertise in financial planning, controls, reporting, and compliance Excellent commercial acumen and business partnering capabilities Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into strategic decisions Experience operating within international hospitality structures Fluent English and Italian is essential. Spanish will be highly valued. Qualifications: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are highly valued Strong understanding of hospitality financial operations and reporting standards Why This Role Is Unique: This is an opportunity to join one of the most exciting and internationally recognised luxury hospitality platforms in Europe. The role offers: Exposure to iconic luxury lifestyle assets Strong visibility with senior leadership and ownership International, multi-property scope A highly dynamic and entrepreneurial environment Significant long-term growth potential Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only be contacting candidates whose experience and qualifications closely align with the responsibilities outlined in the job description. Please note that only candidates who have the legal right to work in the EU will be considered for this role.