Chief Financial Officer

The July is where great stories begin...

The July is a premium hospitality brand redefining the way people travel with a personal, human touch. We create beautifully designed spaces in destinations around the globe, and our team is on a mission to expand with multiple new apartment-hotels in top European cities such as Dublin, Lisbon and more to come. Each property is thoughtfully crafted, reflecting the unique local stories and spirit of its surroundings. Our goal? To provide guests with a place where they can unwind, explore their surroundings, and connect with people and places, all while staying their way. At The July, people come first. From our guests to our colleagues, we take ownership and take pride in what we do. That's why we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work.

The Job

As Chief Financial Officer, you will be a key member of the Executive Board and a strategic partner to the CEO and COO, playing a central role in shaping and executing The July’s strategy and growth across its European portfolio of leased, owned and developed hotel assets.

You will lead a broad scope of responsibilities, including accounting & audit, reporting, business control, forecasting, treasury, cash management, financing, tax, legal and compliance, while overseeing risk management and IT/Tech, including Data & AI.

Leading a team of around 13 direct and indirect reports, you will further build and professionalise the organisation while combining strategic leadership with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach. This is a high-impact role for a CFO who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to play a central role in driving growth, investment and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory director in group entities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support The July’s growth, investment and value creation objectives.

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, treasury, tax and audit, ensuring transparency and control across multiple jurisdictions.

• Lead the Legal, Compliance, Risk and IT functions, fostering sound governance, data integrity and regulatory alignment.

• Partner closely with the CEO and COO to steer the business across new developments and existing assets and contribute to the leadership of the Executive Team.

• Manage relationships with shareholders, auditors, lenders and key advisory partners, representing The July externally with professionalism and credibility.

• Provide financial oversight and active involvement in pre-opening and development projects, ensuring delivery within agreed financial and operational parameters.

• Offer pragmatic, hands-on support to the Executive and Finance teams, enabling effective execution and capability building throughout the company’s scale-up phase.

• Lead, develop and further professionalise a high-performing finance organisation, currently comprising 9 professionals, spanning both direct and indirect reporting lines.

Do you recognise yourself in the following?

• You are an experienced C-level finance leader with a proven track record in international and growing organisations.

• You have strong expertise in treasury, financing and cash management, combined with experience in scaling organisations and/or transactions.

• You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach and are comfortable moving between strategy and execution.

• You are a strong business partner who can translate financial insights into strategic decisions that support growth, investment and long-term value creation.

• You are an inspirational leader who knows how to build, develop and motivate high-performing finance teams.

• You are a confident and credible stakeholder manager, comfortable engaging with shareholders, lenders, auditors and key advisors.

• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are able to bring structure and clarity to complex situations.

• Experience in accounting, reporting and business control is a strong advantage.

• A background in hospitality, ideally within a scaling organisation, is highly desirable.

• You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing, and are based in or willing to work from Amsterdam.

What's in it for you?

At The July, we believe that great work starts with an environment where people feel trusted, valued and inspired. In our flat organisation and informal working atmosphere, your ideas are highly valued and you have the opportunity to make a real impact.

• Personal Growth: We invest in your personal and professional development through tailored training opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

• 25 days of vacation to take a well-deserved break.

• The possibility to swap selected public holidays for days that reflect your own traditions or milestones.

• Me-Time & Community Day: Enjoy a dedicated day for yourself and another day to contribute to the community.

• OpenUp: Access to an online platform with resources to support your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home.

• Health & Wellbeing: Padel, personal trainer sessions, free gym and sauna access, sports events and workshops. We've got you covered.

• Good pension plan and long-term disability insurance.

• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on performance and achievement of agreed goals.

• Hotel & restaurant perks: Enjoy daily closing drinks, exclusive employee rates at our hotels and Friends & Family rates.

• Alleo perks and discounts.

• Team drinks, events and outings to remember.

Want to help build the future of hospitality and apartment living? Want to combine strategic impact with an entrepreneurial environment where you can make a real difference?

Come and tell us your story.