Senior Financial Leader

Financial Leaders Wanted

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a high-performing team of finance professionals and contribute to the company's strategic financial plans.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning, analysis, and leadership, with experience in managing budgets, forecasts, and financial models.

• Developing and executing long-term financial plans, providing strategic financial insights and guidance.
• Leading a team of Senior Professionals and being accountable to onshore FP&A heads and Business Heads for exemplary service delivery and business partnering.
• Work closely with senior management to develop and execute long-term financial plans, providing strategic financial insights and guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Business Partnering: Work closely with senior management to develop and execute long-term financial plans, providing strategic financial insights and guidance.
• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Financial Modelling and Analysis: Development of financial models, conducting in-depth financial analysis and identifying key drivers and trends.
• Reporting & Communication: Preparation of and presentation of financial reports, including quarterly earnings, board presentations, and firm forecasts/budgets.
• Performance Management and Improvement: Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Variance Analysis and Ad-hoc Analysis: Conduct variance analysis, provide financial insights, and support ad-hoc requests from management.
• Internal Finance Controls and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with Internal Finance Controls- and contribute to enterprise risk management.

Key Accountabilities:

• Relationship Management:
  • Develop sound professional working relationships with Finance teams based in other geographies.
  • Lead, line manage, and develop the team members, supporting development and training needs.
  • Be a key participant at weekly operational and monthly SLA meetings.
• Communication:
  • Write and speak fluently on all aspects of work and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
  • Proactive and regular communications with all stakeholder groups – onshore counterparts, local support teams.
  • Actively communicate and seek feedback from colleagues and customers.
  • Ensure feedback to line manager outlining general activities of role and "how we are doing" and any risks or concerns.
  • Be supportive and encourage support for "people initiatives" e.g. Your Voice, Travelex Awards etc.
• General:
  • Undertake any necessary trainings associated with the duties of the post and participate in training and development procedures.
  • Comply with all Company Health and Safety policies and legislation in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
  • Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines.
  • Manage expenses in accordance with Company Expense Policy.
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with their capability.

Requirements:

• A qualified Chartered Accountant or MBA Finance with 15 to 20 years of Post Qualification Experience.
• With at least 5 years in leadership role. These criteria may be marginally relaxed in deserving cases.
• Proven ability to manage, guide & supervise a team of ~30 FTEs.
• Excellent knowledge of current regulations including IFRS, UK GAAP.
• Good knowledge of core financial systems (Oracle Fusion – EPM) and general accounting procedures.
• A committed and valued leader.
• Ability to approach technical problems in a thorough and logical manner.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software (Oracle Fusion) or similar ERP.
• Ability to resolve issues to conclusion.