Financial Controller (Travel Industry)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong and FULLY qualified Financial Controller to join this well-known travel company and shape and improve its dynamic finance department.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a fantastic company at a very exciting time. You, as Financial Controller, will report to the highly inspirational Chief Executive Officer and work alongside the Executive Directors to drive the business forward. You will manage on a day to day basis the finance department which includes a Management and Financial Accountant within a team of seven.

You will also be expected to ensure the financial state of the group is reported accurately, in a timely manner and within a strong internal control framework. You will be responsible for the management of financial risk and for supporting all group businesses with vital financial information and analysis and be a major player in ensuring the group achieves its corporate objectives.

Job Responsibilities:
*Oversee the preparation of the monthly group reporting pack and carry out regular performance reviews with line of business (LOB) managers
*Prepare annual budget; 6+6 Forecast, and year-end financial statements for approval of executive team and audit committee
*Ensure compliance with all group financial regulatory matters (e.g. HMRC/FCA/CAA/ABTA)
*Oversee the management of the group treasury function and ensure cash management is optimised
*Be point of contact and reference for external auditors and various third parties
*Liaise with Company Secretary for completion of Companies House filing obligations
*Be accountable for maintenance of share registers
*Liaise with and produce ad-hoc reports and MI for the CEO and LOB managers as required
*Lead the design and implementation of new systems and processes as part of an ongoing critical finance transformation project.
*Monitor business performance
*Oversee all compliance and risk management for the group

Person/Experience Requirements:
*Successfully delivering against high targets in a similar environment
*Working in financial roles in the travel industry (5-10 years)
*Financial and management reporting for a consolidated group
*Embedding financial ownership across management teams to drive superior budgetary performance
*Cash-flow management
*Legal, regulatory and fiscal compliance
*Developing banking relationships
*Fully qualified (CIMA or ACCA) displaying technical excellence
*Strong commercial acumen - with ability to "deep dive" into the detail and yet stay focused on the big picture
*An ability to build excellent internal and external relationships with Executive team and other relevant stakeholders
*An excellent communicator at all levels both verbally and in written form
*Results orientation combined with an ability to recognise other competing objectives in a membership organisation
*Strong systems orientation and demonstrable track-record of bringing about transformational systems and process change
*A passion to drive business improvement and the initiative to find alternative solutions

The Package:
The successful applicant can expect to receive an extremely competitive market salary along with the opportunity to transform the finance department. Also on offer will be the opportunity for further career growth and progression. Excellent additional benefits are also available, including BUPA medical cover, subsidised gym membership and life insurance to name a few.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience, please submit your CV by applying online to this advert.