Group Head of Financial Planning amp Analysis
Group Head of Financial Planning amp Analysis
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GBP GBP 85000 - 95000
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Job Description
Hotelplan UK is part of Hotelplan Groupa wellestablished and diverse family of specialist tour operators with a strong tradition of excellence and high standards of quality and service. We are passionate about the holidays we offer and we always aim to meet or exceed the expectations of our customers.
The family comprises ski walking and Laplandholidays with Inghams andSantas Lapland; adventure travel with Explore Worldwide; and selfguided experts Inntravel.Join us on our journey creating extraordinary travel experiences for all.
Sustainability and responsible tourism is at the core of everything we do and should be a passion for everyone employed by the group. Our vision is to be the most loved travel company in our markets famous for customer experience and sustainable travel.
We put people at the heart of everything we do and are proud of the extensive benefits we offer.
This role is based in Farnborough Hampshire with 2 days per week in the office.Our office is within walking distance of the train station and has free parking. This is a fulltime position however work life balance is important to us and so we are open to discussion on flexible working patterns (minimum 4 days per week).
Salary:bonus
Fixed term contract for 12 months with immediate February start preferred.
About the role:
The role is accountable for the UK Group approach to Financial Planning and Analysis. It strives to ensure regular reporting on forward performance is consistent across all business units including driving the forecast budget and longrange planning processes. It also provides resource to deep dive into the performance of individual brands and to review potential systems improvements. This role is open as a result of an internal interimpromotion andis a great opportunityfor someone who loves communicating data and insight and working with business leaders to drive commercial performance and strategic thinking.
The key elements of the role are:
- Challenge commercial performance of the UK Group at a brand and product level based on data. Provide insight to drive improvements.
- Report weekly and monthly to the parent Swiss Group on the bookings performance (passengers revenue and margin) of the UK Group as whole ensuring consistency in reporting between business units over time.
- Provide data and commentary on the variances between actuals PY and forecast/budget to the UK CEO.
- Deep dive into analysis of variances between booked margin actual delivered margin forecast margin budget margin etc as required.
- Provide input into business unit margin forecasting and budgeting processes to continuously improve the accuracy of such modelling.
- Drive the completion of forecast budget and longrange plan processes including setting out key timelines to each business.
- Provide guidance constructive advice and challenge in terms of the assumptions behind business units forecasts etc.
- Arrange for the business units to present their forecasts etc to the UK CEO and CFO for signoff.
- Prepare the UK Groups presentation to the parent Swiss Group.
- Ensure business unit forecast commentary is consistent with that for the UK Group
- Drive shared service budget and forecasting process and business partner with relevant cost centre owners.
- Drive the Capex budget and forecasting process aligning with planned resources and business requirements. Work with relevant stakeholders to improve the accuracy of forecasts.
- Maintain a fact base of historical performance of each UK Group brand and relevant metrics updating according to changes in requirements and additional facts that arise e.g. timing of oneoff benefits and costs.
- Maintain a fact base of competitor performance and market trends.
- Review potential systemsbased approaches to reduce the reliance on Excel in forecasting budgeting reporting and analytical processes. This will include a centralised data repository of key data consistent definitions consistent reporting requirements etc.
- Drive the implementation of any new approved systems or how existing systems are utilised.
- Provide support to the UK CEO and CFO on key business presentations adhoc analysis and communication materials.
- Lead and develop a small team of Analysts ensuring that FP&A support to projects is prioritised effectively.
- Own the process for budgeting forecast and charging shared service costs fairly between UK Group companies. Business partner relevant cost centre owners.
- Researching forwardlooking indicators of performance in addition to those already utilised.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning across the Finance functions.
- Be the expert on specific topics and systems.
Am I the right person We are looking for your application to demonstrate:
- Preferably a qualified accountant with an internationally recognised body.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
- Significant experience in an analysis commercial or business partner role along with experience of a leadership/senior finance role focused on planning and analysis.
- Experience of working in a business with multiple brands business units and operating models.
- Have developed reports for senior stakeholders explaining multiple data points in a clear and straightforward manner.
- Experience of streamlining processes especially utilising technology to replace manual workloads.
- Highly numerate with strong analytical skills and an ability to understand data.
- Able to deliver objectives build business cases and lead finance projects.
- Skills with data visualisation tools such as Power BI Tableau or Looker are highly desirable.
- Persuasive and able to use skills to positively influence and lead across a mediumsized Finance team.
- Experience with people/team management and driving culture.
- Capable of driving and leading Capex budget and forecasting process
- Highly motivated to develop self and others.
- Driven by deadlines and a selfstarter.
Sustainability and responsible tourism is at our core and our values will be close to your heart.
Diversity is to be celebrated. Life would be dreary and change would be slow if we all thought the same way. We challenge our ideas each other and our business partners always with respect and kindness.
Employment Type
Full Time
