Head of Finance - Europe in London

The Head of Finance - Europe is a hands-on position responsible for the financial support of Locke’s European hotel operations providing financial reporting, planning & analysis. Reporting into the VP - Finance, the role is critical to supporting our hotel operators and enabling financial performance. This is a strategic leadership role for someone with hotels experience who enjoys working in high performing teams. This role is based at our London Bridge office 5 days per week.

THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS

• Financial Planning, Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis: Oversee the reporting of European hotel operations to monthly close deadlines, the review of property level P&Ls including variance analysis, commentary and insight on financial results including a curiosity to investigate and challenge performance and develop turnaround action plans. Ongoing property profitability analysis and review tracking financial KPIs, benchmarking internal and external data sources and identify key trends, risks, and opportunities. Support the hotel operations in the monthly reforecasting and annual budgeting processes for the European hotels, aligning financial plans with the company’s strategic objectives. Prepare and present detailed financial reports and insights to senior management and key stakeholders, ensure alignment and standardization across region.
• Business Partnering: Ensure team act as primary points of contact for European General Managers. Unlock issues they are facing and respond urgently to enable business continuity. Partner with operational leadership to develop and implement financial strategies that align with overall company goals and drive profitability. Support the development and evaluation of business cases for new projects, investments, and initiatives. Support the timely execution of these initiatives. Supports sourcing and commercial strategies by contributing to tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier optimisation.
• Financial Control: Ensure robust financial reporting and control to enable the accurate reporting of hotel transactions. Approve financial transactions across the business in-line with appropriate authority levels. Review and authorize bank payments in-line with business processes. Promotes financial understanding across the business, upskilling stakeholders and ensuring compliance with risk and control frameworks through guidance and oversight.
• Leadership: Deliver direct management of 2 person team providing training and development opportunities to enhance the financial acumen and skills of the team. Builds strong, collaborative relationships across finance, operations, and commercial teams to align goals and improve outcomes. Lead and mentor finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Drive cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing within the finance department.

THE FIRE YOU CARRY

• Confident manner and ability to work well under pressure
• A track record of problem solving
• Great attention to detail and accuracy - working consistently to a high standard
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

YOUR PROVEN TRACK

• Bachelor's degree
• Qualified Accountant
• 7+ years of post-qualified experience in finance, including significant experience in financial reporting, analytics and control
• Extensive experience (5 years +) in Hotels is mandatory
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, ERP systems, and advanced Excel
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls.

What We Look For

We’re here to rethink what a modern lifestyle hotel can be. That takes pace, creativity, and people who enjoy working with purpose. If you’re comfortable with change, motivated by ideas, and focused on crafting meaningful guest experiences, you’ll do well here. We value individuals who can hold a vision, appreciate atmosphere, and want their work to have impact. Skills can be taught. Mindset can’t. There’s no single template for success here - just the right approach and willingness to grow.