Emma Holmes
About Emma Holmes
Emma Holmes serves as the International Head of Finance at Backlight, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in finance and accounting across various companies, including Secret Escapes and BDO. She holds a degree in History from the University of Oxford and has achieved ACA certification from ICAEW.
Current Role at Backlight
Emma Holmes serves as the International Head of Finance at Backlight. She has held this position since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategic financial planning for the organization on an international scale.
Previous Experience in Finance
Emma Holmes has extensive experience in finance, having worked in various roles prior to her current position. She was the Director of Accounting and Control at Secret Escapes from 2021 to 2022. Before that, she served as a Senior Commercial Finance Manager and as a Finance Manager at the same company from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Accountant at BDO in Australia for six months in 2014 and as an Audit Senior at BDO LLP from 2011 to 2015.
Educational Background
Emma Holmes studied at the University of Oxford, where she achieved a degree in History from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, she attended The Perse School for Girls, where she completed A Levels in History, French, Economics, Chemistry, and Italian from 2000 to 2007. She also studied at ICAEW, earning her ACA qualification from 2011 to 2013.
Career Development at Secret Escapes
During her tenure at Secret Escapes, Emma Holmes advanced through several key positions. She started as a Finance Manager from 2016 to 2018, then moved to Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis for ten months in 2019, and subsequently became the Senior Commercial Finance Manager until 2021. This progression highlights her expertise in financial management and strategic planning.