Senior Financial Leader

22 hours ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Elliot Scott Group Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Financial Leader

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Preston

Department: Finance

Salary: Competitive

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Leader to join our team at Elliot Scott Group as a Finance Director on a 12-month maternity cover contract. As a key member of our finance team, you will provide financial leadership and strategic direction across multiple key areas, including Management Accounting, Finance Systems, financial and regulatory reporting, Financial Control, and Treasury.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Leadership: Provide financial guidance and support for various business units and shared service functions.
  • Financial Reporting: Lead the standardization of financial reporting across the UK businesses and shared services.
  • Financial Control: Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring alignment with group policies.
  • Audit and Compliance: Manage internal and external audit processes, delivering accurate and timely reports.
  • Financial Planning: Oversee balance sheet reconciliation, cash flow forecasting, and financial risk management.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Deliver consolidated reporting for actuals, forecasts, budgets, statutory accounts, and more.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and develop the Finance team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring robust succession planning.
  • Business Development: Champion a shift towards a more unified, shared services model across the business.

Candidate Profile:

We are seeking an experienced finance leader with a proven track record in similar senior roles, ideally within the travel or related sectors. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, a strategic mindset, and the capability to influence at all levels.

Requirements:

  • Accounting Standards: Deep knowledge of accounting standards and financial control frameworks.
  • Strategic Acumen: Strong strategic and commercial acumen.
  • Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the travel industry regulatory environment (preferred).
  • Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Financial Management: Ability to manage complex financial processes and drive improvements.
  • Experience: Significant post-qualified accounting experience.

What We Offer:

  • Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 28 after 5 years) plus bank holidays
  • Pension Scheme: Company pension scheme, private medical cover, and life assurance
  • Travel Discounts: Travel discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
  • Learning and Development: Ongoing learning and development through our in-house training programs
  • Wellbeing and Community: A supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and community engagement


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