Senior Business Accountant (Leisure Travel)

ROLE OVERVIEW

• An exciting opportunity exists for a candidate to join our Finance team to drive the company’s financial analysis and forecasting agenda
• The Senior Management Accountant position will partner and provide financial support to the rest of the business focusing on forecasting and variance analysis, along with ad hoc financial reporting and analysis working with the BI team
• The role requires a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting systems. The candidate will be required to be detail-orientated and naturally analytical, excelling at showcasing logical thinking when compiling, analysing and presenting financial data and analysis

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified (or equivalent)
• 3+ Years’ experience in a similar role
• Good knowledge of management accounting principles
• Proven track record of managing budget / forecasting models, including ash flow management
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel with some experience in PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced financial modelling skills

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Preparation of forecast / budgeting, performance and variance analysis providing qualitative and quantitative analysis and insights to guide the business on strategic decisions
• Forward planning – Reporting on key performance indicator results associated with forecasts, budgets and longer-term outlooks, including analysis and presentations
• Reviewing performance – Preparation of monthly / quarterly management reports and analysis to understand financial and key performance indicator trends compared to targets and challenge the status quo. Provide commentary to Senior Management
• Maintain monthly KPI’s for finance / business-related decisions
• Assisting in developing and managing cost-effective business processes and policies including interpreting information to evaluate the efficiency of financial procedures / operations
• Develop, maintain and distribute financial models as required
• Assist / prepare ad-hoc consolidated financial information and / or reports requested by Management

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to challenge existing processes and ways of working
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to explain complex financial information
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synergistically integrate the details into a big-picture view
• Must be proactive with the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
• Flexible and innovation-hungry, embracing change positively
• Right attitude and passion for the role: exhibit e...
  
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