Chief Financial Officer - Restaurants & Hospitality

Location: Mediterranean Region | Full-Time | On-Site
Compensation: €200,000–€250,000 – Total Package
Confidential Executive Search

A fast-growing, multi-site restaurant and hospitality group operating across key Mediterranean markets is seeking a commercially minded, operationally experienced Chief Financial Officer to join its senior leadership team. This is a confidential replacement for an incumbent leader.

The CFO will play a critical role in shaping the next phase of the company’s expansion — leading financial strategy, embedding robust control frameworks, and supporting commercial growth across 20+ restaurant locations in a high-performance, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, and governance across a €30M–€50M operationOversee and develop a finance team of 3–5 controllers spanning multiple locationsBuild and optimise financial systems and infrastructure for scalable growthPartner with commercial and operational teams to drive profitability and performanceSupport both franchised and corporate-owned sites with consistent financial oversightOperate with discretion and professionalism during a sensitive leadership transitionChampion best practices in cost control, forecasting, and data-driven decision making

Ideal Candidate

Proven finance leadership within restaurants, hospitality, or other complex operational sectorsDeep experience with financial systems, cost structure design, and multi-site oversightHands-on expertise with Oracle or similar ERP systems is essentialStrong track record supporting growing businesses with €30M+ turnoverExperience with franchise and international operating models is highly desirableCommercially savvy, detail-oriented, and highly discreetComfortable relocating to or based in a Mediterranean location with regular on-site presence

Relocation
The position is based in a dynamic Mediterranean location with excellent infrastructure, connectivity, and quality of life. Support for relocation is available for the right candidate. The leadership team includes internationally experienced executives who have successfully transitioned into the business from other markets.

How to apply

For further details, apply today or send your CV to clay@corecruitment.com.

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