Finance Manager FP&A – Hybrid – Ashford

£50,000-£60,000 (dependent on experience)

Finance Manager (FP&A) - Saga Travel 

Salary £50,000- £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Permanent   

FT - 35 hours  

Hybrid - Ashford office once per week. With occasional travel to our London or Crawley office

Here at Saga, we are looking for a Finance Manager (FP&A). A great opportunity to be joining an exciting division of Saga. The Saga Travel Finance team is currently embarking on a major business transformation journey and are looking for a Finance Manager to join the FP&A team.

As Finance Manager, you will take full responsibility for the budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis processes to provide insights that guide business performance. You will ensure accurate financial planning, identify areas for improvement, and support senior leadership with actionable recommendations to drive growth and efficiency. Reporting into the Head of Finance, this role will work closely with senior leadership across the Travel business and collaborate closely with the FR&C and Operational Finance teams. This role will be responsible for one direct report.

Collaboration is important to us at Saga, and our Travel Finance team typically meets one day a week at our hub in Ashford, Kent.

Role Responsibility

Our Finance Manager will be fully responsible for the preparation, delivery and oversight of the following areas; 

• Preparation of bi-monthly forecasts, as well as the annual 5YP and budget (P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash flow).
• Develop accurate financial forecast models considering historical data and future trends.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Analysis of actual performance versus plan/forecasts, providing insights into any discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
• In-depth review/analysis of incoming bookings; volumes and margins – identifying trends, anomalies and areas for improvement.
• Preparation of presentations and reporting packs for the Board and Senior Leadership Team on trading and financial performance.
• Business partnering with the key stakeholders to ensure that the above elements are produced to a high degree of accuracy.
• Facilitate effective communication between finance and other departments, fostering collaboration and a comprehensive understanding of financial objectives.
• Constantly self-improve, in addition to developing other members of the team and promote an environment of teamwork and high professional standards.

The Ideal Candidate

You would have already worked in a similar role with responsibility for delivery of forecasts and financial plans. Ideally from a B2C organisation / customer transaction environment. You will also need to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and experience; 

• Fully qualified (or newly qualified) ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• A natural business communicator who is commercially aware. 
• Have a can-do attitude / takes initiative / self-starter.
• Credible, can instantly establish rapport with colleagues at all levels, including Heads of and Directors.
• Analytically strong with the ability to challenge and think creatively.
• Comfortable with detail but can summarise at the right level for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrates advanced Excel skills.
• Systems knowledge / experience of TM1/Workday preferable but not essential.

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. 

Benefits available to all colleagues:

• Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays!
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.Job Reference: saga/TP/40191/3078