FP&A Junior (Apprenticeship)

Company Description

Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with its luxury trains, hotels, and sailing yachts. The brand has just launched its first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome – which will be followed by Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in 2026. The experience continues with the recent launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and finally, the return of L’Orient Express train to railways. Since 2022, Orient Express is part of Accor Group’s leading collection of luxury brands with a century-old legacy in the hotels and fine- dining sectors. In 2024, Accor and LVMH entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express. Follow the journey at @orientexpress on Instagram or visit the website at www.orient-express.com.

Job Description

The FP&A Junior will work closely with OE FP&A Manager on financial reporting, modelling, projections and analysis for the Orient Express with the objective of improving accuracy of forecasts and reporting, increasing transparency throughout the organization, preparing and providing relevant financial information to the different stakeholders (management, operational teams…) to support the management and development of the division.

This dynamic and highly motivated individual will interact with other OE team members & OE CFO.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with Orient Express' FP&A Manager:

• Prepare the financial closing: liaising with accounting, ensuring hotel invoicing, the follow-up of provisions, guarantees, key money etc.
• Contribute to budgeting and reforecasting process across Orient Express organization, in line with the Accor & LVMH Group guidelines and corporate calendar.
• Assist to monthly / quarterly / half year financial performance reviews of the Orient Express division (actuals vs budget/forecast).
• Update cash reporting and contribute to cash modelling.
• Prepare financial reporting tools and presentations for Orient Express management.
• Supporting Ops Finance Director on HMA billing and on topline analysis
• Help with administrative management and support for financial tools (OneStream, Coupa, Grand Back).
• Work on ad-hoc analysis for Orient Express management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master’s degree in Finance.
• Prior experience in audit / finance.
• Prior experience or interest in the hospitality industry is appreciated.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Analytical skills and problem solving.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Excel modelling, utilisation of BI and reporting tools, skilled on MS Office.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Team spirit.

Additional Information

• This position is available from September 2026.
• Coverage of urban public transport subscriptions between home and workplace, in accordance with the French Finance Law scale.
• Meal vouchers with a face value of €11.
• A mandatory health insurance plan funded at 50% by Accor, at no additional cost in case of enrollment of your dependents