Job Title: Group Head of Finance & Business Operations
We are a fast-growing wellness business, focused on spa & fitness operations with an expanding footprint in Amsterdam, London, and soon Paris. Founded in 2020, we specialise in delivering high-end, culturally inspired spa experiences, forging partnerships with prestigious 5-star hotel groups, and professionalising a historically artisanal industry.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversight of consolidated group P&L, including balance sheets, cashflow statements, and KPI dashboards for leadership, investors, and partners.
* Development of multi-entity financial models, tracking inter-company transactions, and management of complex revenue/profit-sharing arrangements.
* Budgeting, Forecasting & Analytics:
• Annual budgeting process across multiple spa sites, corporate entities, and country operations.
• Monthly/quarterly forecasts and variance analyses, offering actionable insights to senior leadership and country managers.
• Identification of opportunities for margin improvement, cost optimisation, and revenue enhancement without compromising 5-star service standards.
* Aquisitions & Expansion Support:
• Preliminary due diligence on potential acquisitions or new partner arrangements.
• Evaluation of financial viability, structure deals, and advice on integration strategies.
* Operational Finance & Controls:
• Establishment of robust financial controls and compliance processes in every country of operation.
• Oversight of daily finance operations: accounts payable/receivable, procurement oversight, cash management, and tax filings.
* Stakeholder Management:
• Collaboration with Spa Managers, VPs, and country leads to provide timely P&L information, performance dashboards, and strategic advice.
• Liaison with external auditors, banking relationships, and hotel CFOs or finance teams.
Requirements:
* Several years' experience in senior finance roles (Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Controller, or equivalent).
* Experience in multi-entity, international environments is highly desirable; hospitality or retail sector experience a plus.
* Proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and advanced financial modelling.
* Familiarity with acquisitions (due diligence, valuation, deal structuring) is highly valued.
* Strong communicator, able to distil complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse teams.
* Relevant qualification(s) in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
What We Offer:
* Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience.
* Location Flexibility: Ideally based in London, Paris, Porto or another major European city.
* Significant Growth Potential: A pivotal role shaping our group's finance framework as we expand across Europe.
* Dynamic, Values-Driven Culture: Join a young, dedicated team committed to excellence, integrity, and compassion in everything we do.