International Head of Finance
- Recruiter
- Finatal
- Location
- Central London
- Salary
- £70k - £80k per annum
- Posted
- 17 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 24 Oct 2018
- Ref
- BH7593
- Job Title
- Head of Finance
- Category
- Accountancy Practice
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
I am working exclusively with a fast growing, Private Equity backed travel business. Following several years of growth and the recent acquisition of two close competitors, they are looking for an International Head of Finance to head up their shared service centre in Central London. This is a fast paced and well-rounded role for an individual looking to grow their career within a dynamic and expanding business.
The Role:
Key Deliverables
Reporting
- Full responsibility for the preparation and presentation of the ‘back half’ of the PLC Statutory Annual Report and Accounts.
- Deliver the consolidated Group month-end process, ensuring the monthly close is delivered efficiently with no surprises.
- Support the Group Finance Director in ensuring that the messages from the results are clearly visible to the Board in a timely manner.
- Preparation of subsidiary stat accounts.
Treasury
- Manage and treasury operations, preparing and reviewing cash flow forecasts and analysis and making recommendations to the Group FD on the utilisation of Group’s Revolving Credit Facility.
- Assisting the Group FD in the construction and implementation of a new global treasury management process.
Function Financial Management
- Ensure that the owners of the corporate functions including Group executive, Group finance, IT and marketing understand how they are contributing to Group performance every period against budget and last year through the preparation and briefing of PLC function management accounts.
Other
- Take ownership of the accounting for IFRS2 Share Option charges.
- Identify and implement best practice processes and drive continuous improvement.
- Work with Financial Planning & Analysis team for analyses, forecasting and budgeting purposes to ensure alignment of planning and actual approach and tools.
- Develop and implement accounting processes and procedures to strengthen internal controls, gain efficiencies and standardise business practices.
- Continuous assessment of systems in place to identify areas of enhancement, change or development.
The Requirements:
Competencies Required
- Qualified accountant (ACA preferred) with post qualified experience of owning Group consolidation and experience of the travel sector.
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment under pressure with tight deadlines, simultaneously handling multiple project.
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.