LaSpa is looking for a commercially curious finance leader who can become the CEO's strategic partner and help shape the future development of LaSpa. This is not a traditional accounting-focused finance role. While responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting and financial control remains essential, the primary expectation is to bring financial insight, business curiosity and strategic thinking into everyday decision-making. The successful candidate will help management understand where value is created, where profitability can be improved and how future investments should be prioritized. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future development of a well-established hospitality business undergoing significant investment and organizational development.

The Head of Finance will work closely not only with the CEO but also with the owner, who is actively involved in the strategic development and key business decisions of the company. Success in this role requires the ability to build trusted relationships, align stakeholders and navigate decision-making in a highly collaborative leadership environment.

• Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to the CEO.

• Translate financial information into meaningful business decisions.

• Support strategic planning and investment decisions.

• Develop financial models and business cases for future projects.

• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and profitability growth.

• Challenge existing assumptions and bring a data-driven perspective to management discussions.

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Monitor financial performance and key business indicators.

• Prepare management reports and financial analyses.

• Develop reporting that supports faster and better decision-making.

• Improve visibility into departmental performance and profitability.

• Analyze profitability across business units, services and products.

• Evaluate labor efficiency, purchasing practices and cost structures.

• Support department managers with financial insights and performance monitoring.

• Drive continuous improvement in financial discipline throughout the organization.

• Oversee accounting operations, payroll, reporting and audit processes.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.

• Coordinate annual audit processes and external financial partners.

We are open to candidates from various backgrounds, experience in hospitality is not required. More important than industry experience is the ability to understand a business quickly and connect financial information with operational reality.

• Commercial curiosity. You look beyond the numbers to understand what drives performance and where LaSpa can improve efficiency and profitability.

• Strategic thinking and a hands-on approach. You’re comfortable discussing long-term plans with the CEO, getting into operational detail and turning insights into action.

• Tact and influence. You challenge assumptions constructively, build trust and bring people along when introducing change.

• A collaborative approach. You work closely with the CEO, owner and management team, helping them make informed decisions.

• Ownership and ambition. You enjoy solving complex problems, taking responsibility and making a lasting contribution to LaSpa’s growth.

• A seat at the table. Work closely with the CEO, owner and leadership team on decisions that shape LaSpa’s future.

• Room to shape the finance function. Take ownership of how we plan, report and use financial insights to make better decisions across the business.

• A varied hospitality business. Get to know the hotel, spa and restaurants from the inside and see how your work makes a difference across LaSpa.

• A workplace by the sea. Join us in Laulasmaa, where the pine forest and beach are just outside the door.