Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Global Travel Group
up to £70,000 + great benefits
Hybrid Working (2/3 day pw office)
Central London

*Management Experience Essential*

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager is responsible for the line management of the UK finance team who service the UK, US & APAC businesses. The role entails overseeing Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and cash application activities. Additionally, the Finance Manager is tasked with tracking revenues, ticket liability & the production of the monthly management accounts & management information provided to the business.

Key areas for the role:

• Line managing a team of 4.
• Ensure accurate financial information is produced on a timely basis.
• Provide information to facilitate optimum decision making.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the UK Finance Team to enhance their skills and productivity.
• Oversee the monthly close process for the UK and APAC subsidiaries to ensure the management accounts accurately reflect business performance and all assets and liabilities.
• Preparation of monthly Management Information reports and variance analysis in line with Group prescribed reporting timelines.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate back-up on a monthly basis.
• Assisting in the external audit process and statutory accounts completion process.
• Liaise with remote operating subsidiaries, Group Accounting & the FP&A team to assist in maximising standardised process, best practice and an effective and robust control environment in accordance with group policies and procedures.
• Provide support with monthly reporting & ad hoc requests from the global finance team.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external finance stakeholders.
• Working cross-functionally to provide timely and interpretive financial support and advice to business managers to ensure budgets and costs are being understood and managed effectively.
• Ensuring all industry regulatory requirements are effectively discharged, including submission of monthly/quarterly returns and overseeing any licence/bonding renewal applications and processes.
• Liaising with Group Treasury to prepare and communicate cash management requirements and forecasts

Experience and skills:

• Very strong leadership skills - management experience is Essential.
• Hands on experience / oversight of AP, Credit Control or AR is extremely advantageous.
• Solid financial & management accounting experience and a strong analytical view.
• Must be organised, thorough and accurate demonstrating a high level of professionalism at all times.
• The ability to plan, prioritise & schedule project related tasks alongside daily routine activities. Forward looking so that potential issues can be effectively identified & managed.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Advanced MS Excel skills