Finance Controller

Position: Finance Controller 
Location: Saint-Tropez, France
Contract: Full-Time

As Finance Controller, you will oversee all financial and accounting activities related to the Food & Beverage operations at Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez. Acting as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and Director of Finance – F&B, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, effective cost controls, budget management, compliance with internal policies, and the financial success of the venue.

You will play a critical role in supporting operational decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and accountability.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial reports, including flash reports, profit and loss statements, forecasts, and management reports.
• Monitor daily revenue reporting, cash controls, discounts, complimentary items, cancellations, and operational expenses.
• Analyze F&B cost of sales, labor costs, and operating expenses, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Lead monthly closing processes and ensure all financial records are accurate and complete.
• Coordinate annual budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX planning, and financial performance reviews.
• Review and authorize financial documentation, including petty cash, supplier payments, contracts, and asset records.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax requirements, licensing obligations, and company policies.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and support internal and external audit processes.
• Oversee payroll reviews, service charge distributions, and seasonal staffing cost analysis.
• Produce variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Partner closely with department heads to support financial planning and operational decision-making.
• Attend management meetings and present financial results, forecasts, and business insights.
• Manage, coach, and develop members of the finance team.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, legal representatives, and corporate finance teams as required.
• Support pricing analysis, business cases, and investment evaluations for new projects and initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong background in hospitality finance, preferably within luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, or beach clubs.
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, payroll, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with hospitality finance systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced seasonal environment.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence operational and financial decisions.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Established by Jack and Lucia Penrod, Nikki Beach Hospitality Group epitomizes barefoot luxury hospitality, curating transformative lifestyle experiences through its global collection of iconic beach clubs, hotels, resorts, residences, dining concepts, and pop-ups. Recognized among the world's best beach clubs and resorts, the brand continues to expand into new destinations and concepts, including Lucia, our restaurant and beach concept introduced in 2024.

For our team members, this means the chance to be part of a hospitality group with a celebrated 25-year legacy and an exciting future. Joining Nikki Beach Hospitality Group offers opportunities for growth and international exposure, with the ability to build a career across some of the world's most sought-after destinations. As part of the Nikki Beach family, you will help shape unforgettable moments and contribute to the future of luxury hospitality.