Location
City of London, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
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
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