Dnata Travel Group, part of the Emirates Group, includes the brands of Gold Medal, Netflights, Travelbag and Travel Republic.
We are recruiting for a UK Financial Controller to lead the Group’s regulatory and financial control environment and be the lead contact on external, internal and GFR audits.
In this role you will maintain and improve the standard of financial control and ensure that the business operates within the appropriate laws and regulations. Alongside this, you will drive efficiencies in reporting and controls and provide business partnership to the Finance management team on consistency and the appropriateness of financial controls.
You will lead on financial audits and provide rationalisation and ongoing management of financial policies and process across the UK. As UK Financial Controller you will be the point of contact for CAA/ABTA regarding regulatory matters including filing of reporting and negotiations on licence renewals.
This role is based in Leyland near Preston on a hybrid basis, office based 3 days each week and 2 days remotely.
To be considered for this role, you need to have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
* ACA qualified
* Up-to-date technical skills including IFRS
* Strong focus on controls and processes and a high attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Sage X3/TM1 knowledge is desirable
* Previous experience of working in a dynamic, fast paced environment
* Demonstrable experience in setting up new process improvements from scratch
* The ability to influence in a matrix organisation
* Stakeholder management experience
* Previous experience in the Retail, Leisure or Travel industry is desirable
We have some fantastic benefits, making us a great place to work:
* 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
* Additional annual leave purchase scheme
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Private Medical cover for you
* Low-cost health care for your family
* Employee Assistance programme
* Ongoing development – we have an in-house People Development Team
* Travel discounts – we have a dedicated Staff Travel Team to source the best deals for our people
* Industry/social events – including supplier events, office socials & parties and pop-up shops
* Cycle to work scheme
* Long service awards
* Volunteer days – one day’s paid leave each year to volunteer with a registered charity
* dnata4good – supporting the local communities we work, live and thrive in
* Refer a friend scheme
* Free eye care tests
* Free Taste Card membership– offering discounts on dining out, movies, attractions, takeaways and online shopping
* Free tea and coffee, subsidised on-site restaurant with free Wi-Fi and free car parking
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