Finance Manager - Technical and Projects

loveholidays; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the annual audit process and ensure best practices in financial reporting. This role involves managing cashflow statements, addressing technical accounting queries, and overseeing tax relationships. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of IFRS, be ACA qualified, and possess excellent project management skills. Join a dynamic team that values process improvement and is committed to delivering top-notch financial services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of IFRS and technical accounting standards.
• Practice trained, ACA qualified from a Top 6 Tier firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual and interim audit process with high-quality results.
• Deliver Financial Statements for the group by the end of February.

Skills

IFRS

ACA qualified

Project management

Technical accounting

Internal controls

Education

ACA qualification

Tools

G Suite

Job description

Why loveholidays?

At loveholidays, we’re on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers’ unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers’ personal holiday expert -

The smart way to get away.

The impact you’ll have

Reporting into the Head of Reporting and Control, this Finance Manager will manage the annual audit process, provide technical support to the wider finance team and business and ensure best practice within the reporting and control environment.

Your day-to-day:

• Manage the annual and interim audit process, ensuring the results are materially correct and that management papers and supporting workbooks are of the highest quality
• Delivery of the Financial Statements for the group by the end of February
• Ownership of the Cashflow statements and other tax, technical areas in the month end process with support of the direct report
• Be the day-to-day go to person for any technical accounting and reporting queries
• Manage the tax relationships for the group liaising with external advisors for VAT/ C.T/ T.P
• Identifying and project managing process improvement initiatives and other ad hoc projects

Your skillset:

• Sound understanding of IFRS
• Practice trained, ACA qualified (Top 6 Tier firm)
• Ability to appreciate business implications and bigger picture alongside understanding the detail of the process
• Experience with interpreting technical accounting standards and preparing robust management papers
• Ability to work under-pressure in a fast paced environment
• Excellent project managing skills ensuring delivery to deadlines
• Robust understanding of best practice internal controls

Desirable

• G Suite experience
• Experience working in the tech/ travel sector
• Knowledge of German GAAP

The interview journey:

• Talent Acquisition Partner screening - 30 mins
• 1st stage with Hiring Manager & Snr FM - 45 mins (competency based)
• Case Study - review of financial statements and tailored questions regarding the business risks - 1 hr timed task
• Final stage with key stakeholder/s in office - 1 hour - GFC and Group VP