Role purpose

Provide financial planning and analysis and business partnering support for the Group’s Central and Shared (C&S) UK cost base.

Key accountabilities

Business Partnering

Act as a Finance business partner to key Central and Shared UK functions and engage with relevant stakeholders to build your knowledge of their functionsEnsure full communication and integration between Finance and the respective function ensuring that you fully understand the functions you partner with and can add value to your stakeholders

Month-End Reporting

Provide input into mid-month flash process for the UK C&S functions by calculating the expected result based on your latest knowledgeProvide month-end financial support including reviewing the GL, calculating accruals/prepayments/recharges and any other adjustments and sending to the GCC team for postingProvide month-end variance analysis and commentary for the UK C&S cost base vs Flash and Budget/Latest Forecast to the C&S FP&A ManagerSupport C&S FP&A Manager in preparation of the monthly C&S MBR packMaintain a list of Risks & Opportunities vs Budget/Latest Forecast for each UK C&S function and actively look for opportunities to reduce costsPrepare detailed and insightful monthly financial reporting packs for the relevant functionsSupport the C&S year-end close process including accrual reviews, WIP memos, FAR verification, intangibles memo for the legal entitySupport in preparation of any ad hoc reporting for C&S including for Exec/Board reporting

Budgets and Forecasts

Partner with functional stakeholders to build Budgets and Forecasts for the UK C&S cost base (both costs and FTEs) throughout the year, and input these into OracleSupport the C&S FP&A Manager with building the Budget and Forecast decks for discussion with Finance Leadership

Projects and Investment Committee

Support the business with any SOWs/feasibility studies/business case preparation and provide insightful challengeSupport with in-flight project cost trackingProvide support to C&S FP&A Manager in the running of the Investment Committee process

Experience and personal qualities:

Relationship management

Ability to create positive relationships across multiple jurisdictions and culturesAbility to communicate effectively with stakeholders across a wide range of seniority, both internally and externallyBuild credibility throughout the global commercial organisation as a creative and supportive function whilst maintaining Group standards on governance and control.

Communication

Actively communicate and seek feedback from colleagues and customersBe proactive in the provision of feedback and the delivery of ideas to develop and improve solutions relating to Travelex Finance

General

Undertakes any necessary training associated with the duties of the post and participates in training and development proceduresComplies with all Company Health and Safety policies and legislation in the performance of their duties and responsibilitiesMaintains confidentiality and observes data protection guidelinesManage expenses in accordance with Company Expense PolicyCarries out any other reasonable duties commensurate with their capability

Essential

Qualified Accountant Relevant degree from a good universityStrong Excel skillsStrong business partnering and stakeholder management skills (internal and external) and across matrix reporting lines5+ years commercial experience gained in blue chip companies as well as an excellent professional background

Desirable

Experience using Oracle Fusion