Senior Manager Purchasing

SITA; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to learning platforms for professional development

Job summary

A global air travel technology firm is seeking a Senior Manager Accounting to lead a team of accountants and analysts. This role involves managing financial reporting, compliance with accounting policies, and ensuring service quality in support of internal and external customers. The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of relevant accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and holds a university degree in Accounting and Finance. The position offers flexibility with work-from-home opportunities and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in an accounting environment.
• Experience managing a medium-size team of accountants and analysts.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.
• Manage audit processes for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Knowledge of GAAP

Education

University Degree in Accounting and Finance

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Oracle/SUN financial systems

Hyperion reporting system

Job description

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry. You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don’t just move the world forward—we’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

Purpose

The role is responsible for managing a team of Accountants and Analysts in performing a range of Finance tasks and activities. The Senior Manager Accounting manages the teams effectively and motivates employees at all levels to achieve desired outcomes and to realize their potential to benefit the business. The role ensures the overall integrity of the processes and sub ledgers for the respective region. The Senior Manager Accounting ensures that service levels quality efficiency and effectiveness are maintained in supporting SITA's internal and external customers. The role may include managing some administrative tasks relating to areas beyond finance which require management as they impact the finance function (e.g. payroll).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting for areas of responsibility, ensuring all reporting reconciliations and analysis of profit and loss are accurate and complete.
• Manage the compilation of financial ratios and maintain historical performance records; escalate to line management risks and opportunities.
• Manage the team to provide information for external audit and internal audit as directed by head office.
• Ensure the completion of the filing of local financial statements, VAT and corporate income tax and other compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and procedures, internal control guidelines, and Business Process Blueprints.
• Provide guidance to business partners in accounting practices and the impact on the accounting treatment for various provisions.
• Ensure customer service levels are delivered as per Service Level Agreements.
• Assist in managing process improvements and in delivering department project initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience

• 4-8 years work experience in an accounting environment, preferably within a medium to large international company with a matrix business structure.
• Significant experience in successfully managing a medium-size team of accountants and analysts with the ability to provide direction to meet finance objectives.
• Experience in managing the audit process for a medium-size multinational organization.
• Prior experience in change management is an advantage.
• Experience in implementing financial systems is desirable.
• Experience of preparing and delivering effective presentations to middle and senior management.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical capabilities; working knowledge of United States GAAP and IFRS is an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of local GAAP for the area of responsibility is a prerequisite.
• Ability to multi-task to stand up to pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate unfailing business ethics, sound judgement, discretion, and professional integrity.
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; other languages a plus.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; familiarity with Oracle/SUN or equivalent financial systems; knowledge of Hyperion reporting system desirable.

Professional Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Financial Acumen
• Info Gathering & Processing
• Quality Control
• Reporting
• Risk Analysis

Core Competencies

• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Communication
• Creating & Innovating
• Customer Focus
• Developing Talent
• Impact & Influence
• Leading Execution
• Managing Performance
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork

Education & Qualifications

• University Degree in Accounting and Finance; professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Project and Change Management training is an advantage.

What We Offer

We are committed to diversity and operate globally. Our offices are comfortable and flexible, including work-from-home opportunities. Below are some benefits and development opportunities:

• Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (based on team needs).
• Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
• Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
• Employee Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year; Champion Health platform for wellbeing needs.
• Professional Development: Access to learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative, Airport Council International; Pluralsight for tech upskilling; Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership; Stanford for strategic development, and more.
• Competitive Benefits: Benefits aligned with local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. We encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.