Finance Manager - Technical and Projects Finance · London ·

loveholidays; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative travel company is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the annual audit process and ensure best practices in reporting. This role involves managing financial statements, tax relationships, and technical accounting queries. The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified and possess strong project management skills, with a solid understanding of IFRS. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional holiday experiences while making a significant impact on financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

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

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

Technical Accounting

Project Management

Tax Management

G Suite

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