Head of Group Reporting

Job Description:

Come and join one of the worlds leading luxury travel brands.

A&K Travel Group is a dynamic collection of travel and cruise companies including Abercrombie & Kent Crystal and the worlds oldest travel agency Cox & Kings. We create unique immersive travel experiences worldwide. Our people make us a great place to work fostering a supportive environment with ongoing training and global career opportunities. We also make a difference: Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy has supported communities for 40 years and we were recognised by Which for exceptional client care during the pandemic.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

To build operate and professionalise the Group Financial Reporting function through improved processes systems controls to deliver effective and timely statutory financial reporting and audit management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engagement with Group FP&A to ensure alignment between financial and management reporting adhering to IFRS and deliver a consistent single source of truth for all finance reporting.

• Lead Group Financial Reporting elements of the Finance Transformation programme to establish and develop improved financial reporting processes systems accounting manual accounting policies the financial control framework including key controls to secure and extract relevant information to populate financial reports evidence effectiveness of controls and meet compliance obligations with all financing facilities.

• Will be responsible for ensuring the 5/10 year financial model adheres to IFRS to support the business strategy across all A&K Travel Group brands (A&K C&K and Crystal) including P/L Balance Sheet and Cashflow by business unit function and in consolidated form. The role extends to a review responsibility to ensure complete and accurate IFRS preparation of pro forma and realised M&A transactions capital allocation and other potential exit events.

• Develop and enhance financial reporting including control framework and key controls throughout the Group. Advise on control mechanisms in reporting processes to ensure integrity of inputs and outputs.

• Drive seamless co-operation and alignment across the Global Finance Function through open communication clear instruction and collaboration with Finance colleagues including Group FP&A Commercial Finance Tax Treasury and Finance Transformation.

• Support VP Group Financial Controller to build a high performing Group GFR function with relevant capabilities to rapidly analyse and comment on both actual and forecast information and capital allocation.

ABOUT YOU:

• 10 years experience in a Group GFR roles

• Graduate

• Accounting qualification (ACA)

• Big 4 trained

• Understanding of the luxury sector and/or luxury travel sector preferred

• Demonstrated abilities:

  • Strong IFRS technical knowledge

  • Group consolidation experience

  • Rapid data assessment and analysis

  • Strong communication (brief precise and succinct)

  • Strong influencing skills

  • Very collaborative

  • Self-starter comfortable working with ambiguity through creation and development of processes systems controls and deliverables

• Strong excel Power BI and PowerPoint skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus plan

• Company pension plan from start of employment with employer contributions increasing after 10 years of service

• 26 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays plus the ability to buy an additional 5 days or sell 5 days

• Discounted trips through A&K Travel Group Travel Benefit Program (includes friends and family)

• Discounted Gym Membership we offer a contribution of up to 35 a month at either Virgin Active Gym (London) or to other gyms through GymFlex.

• Private Healthcare through BUPA with individual cover paid for by the company. Optional family cover can be paid through a salary sacrifice using our corporate rates.

• Life Assurance (4x base salary paid out as tax-free sum)

• Hybrid working we value collaboration and ask employees to come to the office for a minimum of 4 days per week

• Enhanced Paid Parental Leave 18 weeks full pay

• Employee Assistance Program includes access to wellbeing resources and counselling

• 1000 Recruitment Referral Bonus

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season Ticket Loans

• Regular Social Events

If you would like to learn more about the position please email .

EEO Statement

Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.