Director of Finance (Projects)

Hili Ventures is seeking a Director of Finance (Projects) to lead the standardisation of financial reporting and drive process optimisation across subsidiaries. This project-based role requires the ability to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions independently.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing standardised financial reporting KPIs and templates, auditing and improving financial processes and providing hands-on support to subsidiary finance teams. The role will also involve training teams on new processes and collaborating on the rollout of group-wide financial changes. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for delivering clear, actionable recommendations and ensuring successful adoption across the group.

The Director may also be seconded to the Group’s subsidiaries as interim Director of Finance to support key initiatives or to fill critical leadership positions when needed.

THE COMPANY

Hili Ventures is the holding company of a diversified group with a deep rooted entrepreneurial heritage dating back to 1923. Through its various subsidiaries, Hili Ventures is engaged in food service & retail, real estate & hospitality, and shipping, engineering & technology in 10 countries across Europe and North Africa with a team of 12,000+ people. From its headquarters in Malta, Hili Ventures steers its subsidiaries towards continued growth in selected sectors and markets. Hili Ventures is a proud partner of Apple, Konecranes, McDonald’s, Microsoft, NCR, Six Senses and many other global brands.

THE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field and be a qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA or equivalent), with at least 4 years’ experience in senior finance roles, including project-based work or consultancy within a large organisation. Expertise in financial reporting and process optimisation is essential, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to independently identify and implement solutions. Advanced proficiency in financial systems, including ERP platforms, and Microsoft Suite tools (particularly Excel) is required. The candidate should be proactive, hands-on, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. Flexibility to travel for secondments and project-based assignments is also necessary.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive remuneration package based on skills and experience;

Health insurance;

Access to an on-site gym and hair salon services within our office building;

Employee wellness benefits and assistance programmes;