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Head of Finance - Europe
Head of Finance – Europe – London HQ
About the Role
The Head of Finance – Europe is a hands-on position responsible for delivering financial support across Locke’s European hotel portfolio, including financial reporting, planning, and analysis. Reporting to the VP – Finance, this strategic leadership role requires shaping financial strategy, providing deep operational insights, and driving high performance in a dynamic hotel environment. The role is based at Locke’s London HQ (5 days per week) and offers an opportunity to work closely with business partners and senior stakeholders to shape the brand’s distinct approach to hospitality.
Locke’s Vision
The stage is set for innovation. Locke doesn’t operate conventional hotels—we craft spaces brimming with character, intentionality, and atmosphere.
From humble beginnings as a UK aparthotel portfolio, we’ve evolved into a design-focused European collection. Locke embraces bold expression, while Cove by Locke offers a refined, intimate alternative.
Our guests seek more than just rest: they want moments—whether to work, unwind, or escape. While comfort is essential, we prioritise memorable experiences with depth and personality, qualities seldom found in traditional models.
Here, your work has a stage. Are you ready to step on?
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Oversee monthly close deadlines for European hotel operations, reviewing P&Ls at the property level, and conducting variance analyses, offering commentary on performance, and initiating turnaround strategies.
- Deliver ongoing profitability analysis and track key financial KPIs, benchmarking against internal/external data sources, and identifying trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
- Partner with hotel teams to lead monthly reforecasting and annual budgeting, ensuring financial alignment with company-wide strategy.
- Produce and present detailed financial insights for senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring consistent regional governance and standards.
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Business Partnering
- Act as the primary financial point of contact for European General Managers, troubleshooting issues critically and ensuring operational continuity.
- Collaborate with operational leadership to develop and implement revenue-driven financial strategies that strengthen profitability.
- Support business case development for projects, investments, and initiatives, and ensure their swift implementation.
- Assist in tendering processes, contract negotiations, and supplier optimization to optimise cost and procurement.
Financial Control
- Implement robust financial controls to ensure accurate transaction reporting.
- Approve cross-business financial transactions and authorize bank payments align with allocated authority standards.
- Drive financial literacy across the organisation, fostering compliance with established risk frameworks and guiding colleagues on best practices.
Leadership & Team Development
- Manage a 2-person finance team, providing training and growth opportunities to build stronger financial expertise across roles.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration, aligning goals between finance, operations, and commercial teams.
- Cultivate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, mentoring finance professionals to evolve alongside Locke’s growth.
Essential Traits
- Calm under pressure, decisive, and mission-focused
- Strong problem-solving ability, with a curiosity to uncover opportunities
- Analytical rigorousness, with meticulous attention to detail
- Self-organised, with clear prioritisation skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities—both written and verbal.
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Experience & Qualification Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics)
- Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW/CIMA, or equivalent)
- 7+ years post-qualification experience in financial reporting, analysis, and control
- 5+ years of specialized hotel finance experience (mandatory)
Technical & Strategic Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership with a track record in team management, coaching, and skill development.
- Hand-on with data analytics, ERP systems, and advanced Excel (an advantage if experienced in hotel-specific financial software).
- Deep understanding of financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls.
- Proven ability to translate complex financial insights into actionable strategies.
Values We Seek
At Locke, we reimagine hospitality. Until someone from this industry did.
That requires energy, authenticity, and a belief in shaping—rather than following— trends.
We seek people unafraid of change, driven by purpose, and committed to delivering meaningful guest experiences.
Hard technical skills can be honed. Mindset—particularly when infused with vision, atmosphere, and pragmatism—cannot.
There’s no rigid mould here. Sixty percent heroism, forty percent humility, one hundred percent tone.
Do you have the right mindset?
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