Director of Finance

**Company Description** About Orient Express**

Orient Express embodies the refined and nomadic spirit of travel. Its exceptional portfolio includes experiences such as **The Orient Express**, featuring iconic carriages reimagined as a modern-day tribute to French luxury; **Orient Express Sailing Yachts**, including the _Orient Express Corinthian_—the world’s largest sailing yacht; **La Dolce Vita Orient Express**, a train celebrating the elegance of Italian _art de vivre_, developed in partnership with the **ARSENALE Group**; and a collection of luxury hotels, including **Orient Express La Minerva** in Rome and the soon-to-open **Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli** in Venice.

While redefining the future of luxury hospitality, Orient Express places particular emphasis on the employee experience, development, and engagement.

As a symbol of ultra-luxury hospitality, the brand is currently undergoing an ambitious phase of rebirth and expansion accelerated since 2024 as a Joint Venture between ACCOR and LVMH.

Now, as Orient Express grows under the steam of its 140-year own glorious reputation and brand, it stands unique and identifiable from the other luxury brands under the ACCOR brands, aiming to become a pioneer of contemporary luxury hospitality, creating immersive experiences that combine exceptional design, impeccable service, culinary excellence, wellness offerings, cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and authentic local experiences, while also actively engaging in local community initiatives and support social causes, making a positive contribution to the destinations its properties operate in. What remains distinctly Orient Express is its spirit of adventure, sublime service and enchanting storytelling. Refreshing and reinvigorating, Orient Express is loved by those with an adventurous spirit and a taste for the very best, linking travel and destinations as part of the same journey.

**About La Dolce Vita Orient Express**
La Dolce Vita Orient Express is the first Italian luxury cruise on rail, offering a unique travel experience across the country. Inspired by the golden age of railway tourism, the train features itineraries connecting Italy's major cities and destinations, providing passengers with top-class service, exceptional comfort, gourmet cuisine, and a refined atmosphere. The project aims to celebrate the charm and beauty of Italy, making each journey an unforgettable experience.

Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the Orient Express Management Company and the Asset Owner Finance teams, the Director of Finance is part of the Executive Committee. He/She supports the decisions, choices, search for quality, and results of the executive and operational departments by always maintaining a respectful approach to the Orient Express procedures.

The Director of Finance will assist the Executive Team in delivering business plans and integrating the business wherever possible. To do so, they will be optimizing operating costs and capitalizing on cross pollination of business opportunities. The Director of Finance will also provide strategic support to their team as well as to the Leadership Team, to ensure the delivery of Orient Express La Dolce Vita’s (LDV) service standards, guest experiences excellence, and maximum operating results.

**Roles and responsibilities**

Accounting and Controlling Activities
- Management of the Finance functions (Income Audit, Payroll, Cash/Bank Control, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable), Purchasing functions and other teams.
- Develop and implement scalable financial processes and controls, ensuring strong financial governance as the company grows.
- Preparation of departmental strategies and establishment effective goals
- Preparation of the Finance Departments’ measures and action plans related to: Colleague Engagement, Guest Experience, Revenue, Financial reporting, ALL Loyalty Program, Purchasing goal, IT key metrics, etc...
- Preparation of monthly management accounts including USALI Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, Inventory, and weekly financial reports including forecasting of profits, cash and payroll.
- Preparation for the audits, VAT, and payroll taxes, including compliance with payment deadlines.
- Supervision of the year end financial closing as per local requirements.
- Working closely with the wider team to ensure a functional understanding of departmental financial reporting and other metrics including hospitality KPIs and P&Ls.

Business Strategy
- Actively participating in the development of business strategies aligned with the La Dolce Vita Orient Express vision, mission, and business objectives.
- Actively participating in the development of a growth strategy.

Business Plans & Budgets
- Responsible of the preparation and follow-up of the annual budget
- Monitor progress and present financial metrics internally and externally.

Commercial insight
- In collaboration with the Commercial and