Assistant Finance Manager

Job Introduction

***Remote working with occasional Kent and London Hub visits***      

At Saga we believe in exceptional experiences everyday whilst being a driver for positive change in our markets and communities. Our values are precision pace, empathy, curiosity, collaboration. If this resonates with you then it’s time to do the best work of your life!.

And right now, we have an exciting opportunity within the Enterprise Finance team for an Assistant Finance Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of all financial reporting, planning and analysis in accordance with both internal and external reporting guidelines and requirements. 

You will prepare monthly management accounts and reports for the Enterprise entities including analysis and commentary in relation to profit & loss account at a level appropriate for the intended audience. You will also be involved in annual allocation of the Enterprise cost base to the other business units in the Group.

You will have strong writing and presentational skills and be an all-round excellent communicator presenting in a clear and concise fashion to enable senior leaders from both finance and non-finance areas can understand the issues quickly and make appropriate business decisions. 

In return, you can look forward to all the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast-paced career with an excellent benefits package. 

So, if this is of interest to you then we would be keen to hear from you!

Role Responsibility

• Monthly accounting, periodic reforecasting and modelling for the current financial year, providing variance analysis and commentary to present to internal stakeholders.
• Provide appropriate challenges and support to the business units to deliver forecasts and projections which are challenging yet achievable.
• You will be expected to be heavily involved in the five-year plan process and subsequent budget. We use a zero-based budgeting approach across numerous departments. You will need to liaise with numerous senior stakeholders within the business to shape the plan and budget.
• Assisting the Finance Manager with the annual allocation of costs to other business units within the Group
• Provide support and guidance on business cases and assist with the modelling of potential benefits.
• Assist the Finance Manager with the development of the team.
• Line management of the Finance Graduate placement within the team.
• Ad-hoc project work as and when required.

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least two years’ demonstrable experience in a similar role – this role is ideally suited to individuals who are wishing to attain a senior position in Finance.
• Analytically strong with a willingness to question and challenge, facilitating the ability to identify anomalies or inconsistencies and pursue these through to a resolution.

• Ability to multi-task and must be exceptionally well organised; attention to detail; high level of accuracy; ability to meet established deadlines; ability to work under pressure; ability to work proactively.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of colleagues at varying levels. 
• Able to quickly establish credibility, winning the respect and co-operation of colleagues.
• Experience with CODA Dream, TM1, Cognos Controller, Excel, Powerpoint and a preferred understanding of Finance ERP systems such as Workday Financials are desirable, but not essential. Full training will be provided.

Our Saga Values:

• Precision Pace - Always owning and making things happen. 
• Empathy – Always aware of others. 
• Curiosity – Always asking why.
• Collaboration – Always one team, the Saga team!

Package Description

The standard benefits when you join Saga include: 

• Remote working available where possible

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the choice to buy a further 5 days annual leave per year 

• Free private medical insurance after 1 years' service 

• Workplace Pension 

• AXA Be Supported 

• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies

About the Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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