Interim Assistant Finance Manager

Saga Group; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension matched up to 10%

Bonuses up to 5% of salary

Life assurance 4x salary

Wellbeing programme

Saga Academy access

Job summary

Saga Group is seeking an Interim Assistant Finance Manager to join our Travel Finance team for a 12-month contract. The role covers cash flow, forecasting, and regulatory reporting, supporting both Cruise and Holidays businesses.

You will work with Finance, operations and commercial teams to ensure accurate financial information and drive improvements. Hybrid working from home and Folkestone, with a minimum of 3 days in the Folkestone office.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification required.
• Experience in interim/finance management roles.
• Strong communication and attention to detail essential.
• Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office and relevant financial systems.
• Proactive in identifying gaps and addressing them.

Responsibilities

• Own cash flow and working capital reporting and forecasting across travel entities.
• Support foreign currency forecasting and Treasury policy alignment.
• Manage regulatory reporting (CAA/ATOL/ABTA) and compliance deadlines.
• Act as main Finance contact for regulatory audits.
• Coordinate finance input for emissions reporting and data accuracy.
• Support month-end management accounting and ad-hoc requests.
• Assist process improvements and ensure actions are followed up.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Learning new systems

Proactive problem solving

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Introduction

Interim Assistant Finance Manager

Salary £50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience

12 month FTC

Hybrid / Home and Folkestone

We're looking for an Interim Assistant Finance Manager to join our Travel Finance team for 12 months, supporting the business through a busy period of project work. Working across our Cruise and Holidays businesses, you'll take ownership of key reporting and controls, helping us keep everything running smoothly while supporting improvements along the way.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll work closely with colleagues across Finance, operations and our commercial teams. From cash flow and working capital forecasting to regulatory reporting and compliance, you'll play an important part in making sure our financial information is accurate, reliable and delivered on time.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, like taking ownership and want to be part of a team where everyone has each other's back, this could be a great opportunity for you.

We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. In this team we work mainly from Folkestone a minimum of 3 days a week.

Role Responsibility

• Owning cash flow and working capital reporting and forecasting across our travel entities.
• Supporting foreign currency forecasting and ensuring currency requirements are identified in line with Treasury policy.
• Managing CAA/ATOL and ABTA regulatory reporting, submissions and compliance deadlines.
• Acting as the main Finance contact for regulatory audits.
• Coordinating Finance support for emissions reporting, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Supporting month-end management accounting and other ad-hoc finance requests.
• Supporting process improvements and ensuring actions are followed through.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, takes pride in getting the details right and can confidently manage a varied workload. You'll be comfortable working with different teams, communicating clearly and taking ownership of your work in a fast-moving environment.

You'll ideally bring

• Experience in a similar finance role, with a professional accountancy qualification.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to act as a key point of contact within a small team and across the wider business.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to review your own work and ensure information is accurate.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams, remaining organised and effective under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Evidence of being able to pick up and learn new systems quickly.
• A proactive approach to identifying any gaps in your knowledge or skills and taking steps to address them.

Desirable

• Experience using Workday.
• Experience within the travel industry.

Most importantly, you'll be adaptable, collaborative and happy to roll up your sleeves. Things can move quickly here, so being comfortable with change, communicating openly and working together to get the job done are all important.

Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special

Package Description

At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company

Over the past 75 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We're the most trusted brand amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine.

Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other and our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.

We're committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference - more than anywhere else. We have done this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Thanks to our people, Saga was awarded with a Gold for Best Customer Centric Culture in 2025. This is testament to the great culture we've built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work.

We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We're also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Your application will have fair consideration, and you'll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga.

Saga Group