Senior Finance Professional

The Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the company's growth and effective management by providing financial support. This involves direct and indirect cost management, rate management including cost allocations, treasury, AR/AP billing processes, and financial analysis and reporting for regional/corporate functions.

This position requires exceptional attention to detail, ability to work under tight deadlines, and consistently accurate high-quality financial analyses. The individual will also be responsible for working closely with the leadership team to formulate the business's medium to long-term financial and strategic plan.

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders in Operations & Finance as a trusted business partner.
• Cost and Rate Management, Financial Analysis and Reporting, producing analysis and insights on the performance of the business that supports the business achieve its goals and promotes discussion on driving future growth within the business.
• Prepare the monthly reporting package of the company's financial performance versus budget and forecast including updating the full-year forecast on a monthly basis.
• Perform analysis of actual results versus plan and forecast; prepare variance reporting.
• Coordinate and lead the company forecasting activities and annual budgeting process.
• Defining and implementing relevant KPIs, using both internal and external data that supports the business goals.
• Implement automation throughout the Accounting and Finance departments to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Support initiatives targeted at financial processes improvement and the implementation of changes to achieve efficiencies and the company's objectives in the areas of project billing, contract compliance and reporting, indirect cost recovery, financial reporting and analysis.
• Treasury and Cash Flow Management (including AR/AP/ Unbilled).
• Tax declaration according local regulations.
• Main point of contact for accounting external audit.
• Provide insights to senior management around financial modelling, forecasts and profitability with a commercial perspective.
• Managing a team of Financial and Business Analysts.
• Define M&E event's closing and billing process, review the information flow from Ops to Finance systems (Revenue Recognition, Unbilled, discrepancies between Ops system and Finance System).
• Support the regional team with Technology enhancement, accounting process, Internal controls, and improvement plans.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting / Economy / Administration and seven+ years of relevant experience in tax compliance, tax planning, or tax advisory.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Solid knowledge of local tax regulations is required. International is a plus.
• Minimum 7-10 years of related experience in accounting and/or reporting, preferably in private sectors; resort/hospitality or passenger ship experience is a plus. / Knowledge and prior experience in M&E operating is required.
• Experience in Cost Accounting principles and/or indirect rate models.
• High proficiency in MS excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, tables and graph production) and in MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to influence and work in a support role.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and under high pressure.
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial perspective and business acumen.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge in SAP.
• People Management Skills.

Flexible Working: We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow: Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice: We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move: The diversity of roles across our global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there's always room to move.

We've got you covered: Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.