Director of Finance

Director of Finance | Pre-Opening Luxury Resort | Ibiza, Spain

Lead the financial strategy behind one of Ibiza's most exciting luxury resort openings.

ZEST Resort & Spa is an exceptional new five-star luxury lifestyle resort overlooking the Mediterranean on Ibiza's spectacular west coast. Featuring luxury accommodation, destination restaurants, wellness experiences and world-class hospitality, ZEST is set to become one of the island's premier destinations.

As we prepare for opening, we are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to join our Executive Leadership Team and help shape the financial success of this landmark resort.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Regional Director of Finance , with a dotted line to the General Manager , you will lead all aspects of the resort's finance function—from pre-opening through to ongoing operations.

This is a rare opportunity to build a finance operation from the ground up, implement systems and controls, develop high-performing teams and act as a true commercial partner to the leadership team.

You'll play a key role in ensuring strong financial governance while helping drive profitability across every area of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function for the resort and build a high-performing finance team.

• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning.

• Prepare monthly management accounts and board-level reporting for ownership and investors.

• Drive EBITDA performance through commercial partnership with operational leaders.

• Monitor labour, payroll, food & beverage, purchasing and departmental costs.

• Establish robust financial controls, compliance procedures and governance.

• Ensure compliance with Spanish accounting, taxation and statutory requirements.

• Manage banking relationships, treasury, insurance, auditors and professional advisers.

• Lead all pre-opening finance activities including systems implementation, supplier set-up and banking arrangements.

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automation and business performance.

About You

We're looking for a commercially focused finance leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

You'll ideally bring:

✔ Previous experience as a Director of Finance , Financial Controller or senior finance leader within luxury hotels.

✔ Experience within four or five-star hotels.

✔ Resort experience, ideally within Ibiza or another seasonal Mediterranean destination.

✔ Strong commercial awareness across Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Leisure and Events.

✔ Experience of hotel pre-openings (highly desirable).

✔ Excellent budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills.

✔ Strong leadership with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

✔ Fluency in English (Spanish would be an advantage).

Why Join ZEST?

This is far more than a traditional finance leadership role.

You'll join the Executive Team responsible for launching one of Ibiza's most exciting new luxury resorts, helping shape its financial strategy, commercial performance and long-term success from day one.

If you're looking for an opportunity to leave your mark on a landmark hospitality project, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Ibiza, Spain

Position: Full-time | Executive Leadership Team

Package: Highly competitive salary, executive benefits and performance bonus.

ZEST Resort & Spa is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.