Barrière is seeking a Financial Controller.
You will orchestrate the financial strategy for a landmark dual-phase launch in Albania. Your mission begins with unveiling our premier Casino in late 2026, followed by the grand opening of the Hotel in late 2027, ultimately supporting a dynamic operation of over 400 team members.
This is an exceptional, high-impact opportunity to build a world-class financial and accounting infrastructure from the ground up, transforming strategic vision into a vibrant, profitable operational reality.
Leading a finance department that will evolve alongside our expansion, you will champion budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, risk management, and strict legal and tax compliance for all financial matters. We are seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and proactive Financial Controller to oversee the financial integrity of our operations and act as the primary bridge between the local subsidiary and our Corporate Head Office.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
Financial Controlling & Reporting analyze financial performance (P&L, gaming KPIs), lead annual budgeting and forecasting (Revenue, EBITDA), and ensure local data seamlessly integrates with Group reporting standards.
Accounting, Tax & Compliance oversee month-end closings, lead internal/external audits, and ensure strict compliance with Barrière internal controls and Albanian local tax regulations.
Cash & Treasury Management direct weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting, supervise vault/cage liquidity, and reconcile cash movements with operational gaming activity.
Operational Cost Control & Procurement conduct monthly inventory reviews (Gaming & F&B), analyze "flash costs" to optimize profit margins, and negotiate operational and beverage supplier contracts.
Stakeholder Liaison & Leadership present monthly business reviews to local management, Barrière HQ, and property owners, while directly managing and mentoring a one-person finance team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 5 years as a Financial Controller, preferably within the Gaming, Casino, or Luxury Hospitality sectors.
Expertise: proven track record in managing complex cash flow forecasts and multi-stakeholder relationships. Experience in management contracts is an asset.
Technical Skills: mastery of high-volume data processing via Excel and Google Sheets.
Software Proficiency: prior experience with Workday, OPERA and SYMPHONY is highly preferred.
Languages: English is mandatory. Fluency in French would be an asset.
Salary 200,000 Lek / month.
BARRIERE GROUP
A leader in casinos in France and a renowned name in luxury hospitality, dining, leisure, and entertainment, Barrière reinvents itself every day. At the crossroads between iconic destinations and legendary venues, Barrière has shaped more than just a legacy—it has created a signature.
From the Normandy in Deauville to the Fouquet’s in New York, the Group stands out across its 21 hotels through its unique and authentic French art de vivre. Across its 34 casinos and club, Barrière brings to life a passion for gaming, a festive spirit, and a love for entertainment.
Founded in 1912 and now co-chaired by Joy Desseigne-Barrière and Alexandre Barrière, Barrière remains a family-run business where values of hospitality and excellence are passed down from generation to generation, within its teams in France and around the world. And maybe with you tomorrow?
At Barrière, we embrace diversity in all its forms and welcome every application with enthusiasm. We also adapt our recruitment process, upon request, to meet the needs of candidates with disabilities. Moreover, we value profiles that share our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and who are eager to contribute to our mission of making a positive impact on society and the environment.
Barrière: 50 professions, 1 mindset. Join us!
Founded in 1912 by François André, the Group has grown over the years under the successive stewardships of Lucien Barrière, Diane Barrière-Desseigne and Dominique Desseigne to become France’s leading casino operator, a standard-setter in the luxury hotel sector and a global player in the leisure and entertainment sectors.
Barrière has designed unrivalled offers in the field of high-end leisure, founded on a commitment to operational excellence, service quality and French art de vivre. The Group today operates 33 Casinos Barrière (including one opening soon in Abidjan), 16 Hôtels Barrière (a majority are 5-star, including one under construction in Courchevel ) and more than 120 restaurants and bars, including the famous Fouquet’s in Paris (with branches in Marrakesh, Cannes, Toulouse and La Baule). It also stages more than 3000 shows and events every year. With more than 6000 employees, the Group posted earnings of €1.21 bn for the financial year to 31st October 2015.
Barrière has an excellent reputation in the catering industry and serves more than 2 million meals each year. With twelve spas (in Cannes, Courchevel, Deauville, Dinard, Enghien-les-Bains, La Baule, Lille, Marrakech, Paris and Ribeauvillé), one thalassotherapy centre in La Baule, one balneotherapy centre in Ribeauvillé, three golf and two tennis clubs (with more than 32 clay courts), Barrière is also an established name in the well-being and sport sector. The Group is well known for its chain of resorts located in internationally-renowned tourist destinations.
