Global Accounting Network are working exclusively with this high growth award winning sports travel business on their search for a Finance Business Partner. This is a key role within the wider commercial and FP&A team, suiting a part qualified CIMA/ACCA accountant keen to work in this fast paced and exciting sector.
The Role -
• Own Overheads Reporting and Forecasting.
• Produce and collate Investment Committee papers and Financial evaluation.
• Produce and review management accounts for Overheads within the required monthly deadlines. • Preparation of regular Overhead forecasts, as well as the annual budget and 3YP.
• Own headcount forecasting for c. 180 heads and reviewing against payroll costs.
• Analysis of actual performance versus plan/forecasts, providing insights into any discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
• In-depth review/analysis of incoming bookings; volumes and margins – identifying trends, anomalies and areas for improvement.
• Preparation of presentations and reporting packs for the Board and Senior Leadership Team on trading, KPI and general financial performance
• Business partnering with the key stakeholders to ensure that the above elements are produced to a high degree of accuracy.
• Project manage, challenge, support and advise on commercial projects for the business, influencing other non-finance teams to achieve a successful completion Ability to impact and project manage cross departmental teams.
• Deputise for the Head of FP&A and collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and embed clear standards of quality and service.
• Facilitate effective communication between finance and other department fostering collaboration and a comprehensive understanding of financial objective
The Person -
• Finance professional studying towards a relevant qualification (ACCA/CIMA)
• Demonstrates advanced spreadsheet modelling / analysis skills (Excel / Google Sheets).
• A natural business communicator who is commercially aware.
• Have a can-do attitude / takes initiative / self-starter.
• Credible, can instantly establish rapport with colleagues at all levels, including Heads of and Directors.
• Analytically strong with the ability to challenge and think creatively.
• Comfortable with detail but can summarise at the right level for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met.
• Good understanding of the Tour Operator business model, market and reporting is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of Sage accountancy package.
• Systems knowledge / experience with Google Suite / Tableau.