Travel Counsellors | Finance Manager
3 weeks ago
As Finance Manager, you'll shape the future of our financial operations, driving best practices and delivering results that help the company reach its financial objectives.
The Finance Manager is responsible for the accounting and financial control, financial reporting, and compliance for the Netherlands and Belgium businesses within Travel Counsellors.
This role also provides financial analysis to support senior management in the Netherlands.
Key Responsibilities Accounting and Financial Control: Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information presented.
Ensure robust and accurate monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations are performed.
Manage intercompany balances and transactions, ensuring foreign currency transactions are correctly accounted for.
Adhere to internal financial procedures and conduct regular reviews of financial processes and systems to identify efficiencies, enhancing controls and recommending improvements where necessary.
Financial Reporting & Compliance: Perform detailed financial analysis, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts under local GAAP and liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process.
Ensure the accurate and timely submission of industry-related regulatory submissions, statutory filings, tax payments and submissions.
Liaise with external payroll providers to ensure all payroll is processed and paid by the required deadlines, and all filing obligations are met.
Team Leadership & Development: Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team, providing guidance and support on daily operations and long-term career development.
Foster a collaborative working environment, support cross-departmental collaboration on financial matters and lead by example in promoting a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with other functions (e.g., financial operations, commercial) to provide a single point of contact across Finance for the General Managers to provide financial insights and guidance to support decision-making.
Involved in the preparation of annual budgets and re-forecasts, providing insight and analysis to support financial planning.
Support the International Financial Controller/Director of Finance in preparing board presentations and financial reports for senior management.
Benefits Competitive salary + annual bonus Flexible hybrid working Career development opportunities 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years) Enhanced maternity/paternity pay 3 paid charity days Company events and incentives 3x salary death in service benefit Pension scheme Private medical insurance or healthcare cash plan Free breakfast and beverages Essential Skills Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) Strong experience in financial reporting and management accounting Technically strong with good knowledge of IFRS Experience working with international entities and working with external advisors to meet tax and compliance requirements Experience working with external auditors Proficiency in financial software (D365 preferred) and advanced Excel skills Ready to lead?
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About Company At Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities, and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do.
For over 30 years, we've empowered 2,100+ independent travel agents worldwide, helping them build successful businesses while providing deeply personal, human connections with their customers.
Supported by a talented team of over 400 people in our support offices, we create unique travel experiences that keep customers coming back.
Named the Best Place to Work in Travel (2022) and ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work (2023 & 2024), we're expanding rapidly and looking for exceptional individuals to join our Head Office team.
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