Financial Controller – Pre‑Opening Hospitality Role

About the role

Azure Beach is assembling a pre‑opening team for its new beach‑side venue in Bahrain and seeks an experienced Financial Controller. The role will design and implement the financial framework, ensure robust governance and provide commercial insight to support the General Manager and operational leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all financial and accounting activities during pre‑opening and operational phases.
• Establish and implement financial controls, processes, policies and reporting procedures.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, cash‑flow projections and financial plans.
• Monitor revenue, operating expenses, payroll, purchasing, inventory and overall cost performance.
• Provide accurate monthly financial reporting and analysis.
• Partner with the General Manager and department heads to drive profitability.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and reconciliations.
• Support pre‑opening financial planning, CAPEX tracking and opening‑related expenditures.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance professional in hospitality.
• Strong pre‑opening experience with ability to build financial systems from scratch.
• Deep understanding of F&B finance, cost control, budgeting and commercial analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and leadership skills.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Experience with hospitality accounting systems and ERP/POS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.