Assistant Financial Controller - Mallorca

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Financial Controller to join the Finance team within one of Mallorca’s most beautiful and distinctive luxury hotel settings.
Set in the picturesque mountain village of Deià, on Mallorca’s stunning north-west coast, this exceptional five-star luxury hotel is nestled between the dramatic Tramuntana Mountains and the Mediterranean landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional looking to further develop their career within luxury hospitality, taking an active role in the financial management and control of a prestigious hotel operation. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will help oversee the day-to-day activities of the Accounting department, maintain strong financial controls, support reporting requirements and contribute to the hotel's overall financial performance.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the activities of the Accounting department, ensuring efficiency, accuracy and high standards of performance.
• Deputising for the Financial Controller in their absence and providing support across all aspects of the Finance function.
• Assisting with the preparation and coordination of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Supervising and supporting Accounting department team members, including Income Audit and Accounting personnel.
• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of financial policies, procedures, internal controls and operational safeguards.
• Coordinating the month-end closing process, preparing journal entries and reviewing financial statements.
• Analysing financial results, identifying variances against budget and providing explanations and supporting information.
• Assisting with financial reporting requirements and submissions to corporate headquarters.
• Coordinating annual internal and external audits, liaising with auditors and ensuring the timely provision of information.
• Monitoring departmental controls and developing or implementing operating procedures where required.
• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Delegating accounting responsibilities to junior team members and providing guidance and support.
• Investigating discrepancies, identifying solutions and ensuring accounting records remain accurate and up to date.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive, organised and commercially aware finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

You will ideally have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
• At least 2–3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within luxury hospitality.
• A sound understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP/IFRS, and financial control procedures.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and familiarity with financial management systems, including PMS and ERP platforms.
• The ability to supervise, motivate and support a team, delegating responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• The confidence to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with colleagues and senior management.
• The ability to remain calm, focused and accurate under pressure.
• A hands-on, solutions-focused approach and the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement.
• As well as speaking Spanish, fluency in English is also essential.

The Opportunity

This is a wonderful opportunity to join an internationally recognised luxury hospitality environment in one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful destinations.

For an ambitious finance professional, the position offers valuable exposure to the financial and operational complexities of a high-end hotel, alongside the opportunity to develop professionally within a distinctive and inspiring property in Mallorca.