Financial Controller | St Tropez

We are recruiting an experienced Financial Controller to join a premium hospitality operation based in St. Tropez. This is a hands-on, office-based role supporting both hotel operations and development-related entities, working closely with senior leadership. The role suits someone with a strong hospitality finance background who is comfortable operating at the intersection of operations, reporting, and statutory accounting.

Your experience

• 6+ years’ experience in accounting or finance, ideally within hospitality and/or real estate
• Strong technical accounting foundation with hands-on month-end close experience
• Proven experience working with external accounting firms and managing statutory reporting requirements
• Confident using ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel
• Detail-oriented, commercially aware, and comfortable working closely with operational teams

Your responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting
• Prepare and review management accounts, including budget vs. actuals and variance analysis
• Ensure strong hospitality accounting standards, bridging operational performance with statutory reporting
• Oversee general ledger, balance sheet, cash management, and intercompany transactions
• Act as the main finance partner to external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors
• Review VAT and tax filings prior to submission
• Support development and project accounting, including capitalization and fixed assets
• Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and ERP system usage (NetSuite or similar)
• Provide financial insights, KPIs, and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Manage and develop junior finance team members

If you’re interested in this role, please apply online or send your CV to Nicole  at   nicole@corecruitment.com