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- Support the FP&A team on the preparation of annual budgets and regular re-forecasts.
- Lead on the preparation of Overheads/Non Opex budgets/forecasts for the UK entity.
- Provide detailed analysis and commentary on financial performance, variances, and trends working with the FP&A team to understand Gross Margin deviations from budget/forecast.
- Work closely with department heads to monitor departmental budgets, control costs, and maximise profitability.
- Act as a key business partner to the senior management team, providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.
- Provide recommendations to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and overall financial health of the business.
- Ensure the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information presented.
- Ownership of the UK Balance Sheet ensuring Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a monthly basis.
- Work closely with the treasury, FP&A, finance transaction team and financial operations team to ensure integrity of data within D365 and provision of information to the users of the financial information both internally and externally
- Ensure adherence to internal financial procedures and recommend improvements where necessary.
- Conduct regular reviews of financial processes and systems to identify efficiency's and enhance controls.
- Provide support to the Group Reporting team on the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and tax obligations.
- Support the annual external audit process, liaising with external auditors and providing necessary documentation.
- Oversee the preparation, submission, and reconciliation of UK VAT returns.
- Ensure the accurate and timely submission of UK and industry-related regulatory submission including IATA, AFI, ATOL, TOMS and ONS.
- Ensure the timely processing of payroll for the UK entity.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the UK finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Set clear objectives for team members, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide training and development opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative working environment and support cross-departmental collaboration on financial matters.
- Lead by example in promoting a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
- Drive automation and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
- Ensure that financial data is accurate, timely, and easily accessible to stakeholders.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), with 8-10 years post qualification.
- Extensive experience in a financial leadership role, ideally within an international group.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Proven track record of managing financial reporting.
- Experience working with external auditors.
- Knowledge of tax regulations, compliance, HMRC and IATA requirements.
- Excellent financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop staff.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- High level of proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
