Job Description
Premier Restaurants Malta, the operator of nine McDonald’s restaurants across the Maltese Islands, is seeking an experienced accounting professional for the role of Director of Finance to lead and assume responsibility for the company’s accounting and fiscal functions.
The Position
Based in Malta and reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Finance will serve as a key business partner, leading the finance team with a strategic focus on ensuring the financial health and sustainable growth of the company. The Director of Finance will establish and maintain robust accounting procedures, systems, and processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaboration within the department. The role calls for a proactive leader who can guide the team in meeting critical financial deadlines, for the preparation of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flows, while ensuring full compliance with statutory, fiscal, and corporate obligations, including financial audits.
The Director of Finance also plays a pivotal role in analyzing trading performance and driving the financial strategy of the company, working closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support. A key aspect of this position is the development and empowerment of the finance team, ensuring the department evolves alongside the business. As the company expands, the Director of Finance will assess the resources needed to drive a high-performing team which meets current and future demands.
In addition to managing the company’s financial operations and controls, the Director of Finance must also be prepared to lead projects from a financial standpoint, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial performance across all initiatives. Strategic leadership, fostering a positive team culture, and a forward-thinking approach are essential for success in this position.
Premier Restaurants Malta
McDonald’s in Malta is operated by Premier Restaurants Malta Ltd. More than 650 crew at nine McDonald’s serve 20,000+ customers in Malta and Gozo every day.
Premier Capital plc is the Developmental Licencee for McDonald’s in Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Romania, operating 185 restaurants, including several McDrive, McDelivery and McCafé operations, and employing 11,000+ people. In 2023, more than 85 million guests were served across the six markets.
Premier Capital is the McDonald’s business within Hili Ventures, the group engaged in food service & retail, real estate & hospitality, shipping & logistics, oil & gas, engineering, and technology in 10 countries across Europe and North Africa with a team of more than 11,000+ people. Hili Ventures is a proud partner of McDonald’s, Apple, Konecranes, Microsoft, NCR, Six Senses and many other global brands.
The Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least three years of experience and able to excel in a dynamic environment. They will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, a willingness to lead the improvement of systems and processes and support the team. Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications is essential.
The Director of Finance is a key player in an energetic team working to deliver the McDonald’s experience all day, every day. The position requires a motivated finance professional with a track record for sound judgment and integrity. This is a valuable opportunity for candidates with strong accounting acumen and experience in an international corporate environment.
