Finance Manager - Transport
Job Introduction
Within our travel and cruise businesses we believe that if you are going to do it, do it properly. That is why we offer opportunities that match our ethos and careers that are full of possibilities.
This role is an important part of the Finance team who strive to facilitate, to help and support the Titan Transport function of the business.
This role has full accountability for the financial control and reporting of all aspects of the Titan Transport business.
And in return, you can look forward to all of the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast paced career with an excellent benefits package including life assurance, pension, high street and online discounts, and concessions for holidays and travel.
Role Responsibility
The primary tasks of the role are as follows:
- Provide support to the Titan Travel Director of Finance, Head of Operations, the Transport leadership group and other areas of business as required.
- Assist in setting clear operational KPIs to support budget.
- Ensure there are robust financial controls, measurement and reporting processes in place both internally and with 3rd party suppliers/partners.
- Regular (i.e. weekly as minimum) communication of performance against targets and forecast models.
- Review of all current management information and financial reporting with changes made as necessary to provide assurance that it is accurate, consistent financially, operationally, timely and being provided in the most effective way.
- Review of financial models used to determine most cost effective way of planning and operating journeys.
- Production of the monthly management accounts including monthly forecasting and risks & opportunities.
- Production of the annual budgets and 5 year plans.
- Review and approval of weekly payroll.
- Lead monthly meetings with ST&H Head of Operations and Transport Leadership group.
- Preparation of investment papers to support vehicle and other assets replacement.
- Systems integrity is maintained and controls/processes are reviewed.
- Full support into business decisions, including challenging and influencing the outcomes.
- First class customer service.
- Adopt a flexible, enthusiastic and driven approach to achieving the financial goals of the business.
- Contribute to maintaining a high level of housekeeping and attention to health and safety issue so as to create a healthy and safe working environment.
- Willingly carry out any other duties deemed appropriate by the company in line with the company Employee Handbook.
The Ideal Candidate
Capability, Knowledge and Experience:
- Demonstrates a professional manner.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Can work under pressure & handle large volumes of work to deadline.
- Able to work effectively and efficiently & multi-task when necessary.
- Able to use own initiative or work as part of a team.
- Provide first class customer service.
- Able to competently handle different systems.
- High standard of accuracy and diligence are essential.
- Understanding the importance of deadlines and the ability to organise tasks to ensure they are achieved.
- Able to analyse data and identify issues with numbers.
- Advanced excel skills.
Education and Qualifications:
- Qualified accountant should be ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
- Minimum of 2 year's post-qualified experience for a SME (small, medium enterprise).
Personal Characteristics:
- Ability to work in a multi system, high complex and fast paced operational environment.
- Ability to be able to apply focus to provide a range of MI and controls from basic daily KPIs to creating and managing a forecast including providing variance analysis.
- Ability to change status quo and negotiate workable solution.
- Proactive in identifying solutions and making recommendations for change and being involved in delivering that change.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to travel to other offices on occasions.
Package Description
The standard benefits when you join Saga include:
- 30 days holiday
- Option to purchase a further 5 days annual leave per year
- Free private medical insurance after 1 years service
- Pension
- Saga Social Club
- AXA Be Supported
- Apples Nursery (Folkestone only and on a waiting list basis)
- Free fruit
- Give as you earn
- Childcare vouchers
- Free eye tests
- Honeymoon benefit
- Sharebuy
- Salary finance
- Discounts on Saga holidays and insurance products
- A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
- Long service awards
About the Company
When you join Saga you will see that 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. Creating a culture in which everyone feels welcome and offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement is incredibly important to us. Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities. If you need support at any point with your application please let us know as we will be happy to help.
To all recruitment agencies: Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the HR Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
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