dnata Travel Group, part of the Emirates Group, includes the brands of Gold Medal and Travelbag. 

We now have an opportunity for a qualified Finance Manager (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) to join our Management Accounts Team at Lancaster House in Leyland (Lancashire).  

As our Finance Manager, you’ll produce monthly management accounts including all supporting activities and schedules. You’ll prepare additional reports and supporting schedules for quarterly reporting and the year end audit as well as supporting other key finance tasks such as VAT returns. 

This is a hybrid role, based 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely. 

Job Accountabilities 

• Produce management accounts that are reviewed to highlight variances to budget/forecast; including accruals, prepayments, analysis of accounts and key P&L reconciliations 
• Assist with production of supporting schedules for annual statutory accounts & tax returns 
• Analysis of monthly costs & investigation of variances to budget/forecast 
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed in line with group timetable and any issues are highlighted, investigated and actioned 
• Investigate and report on significant variances against budget/forecast 
• Identify P&L & BS risks/opportunities that may affect forecasts 
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets & monthly and quarterly forecasts 
• Hold regular aged debtor & creditor meetings and ensure aged items are investigated and cleared  
• Liaise with internal and external auditors & provide accurate & timely information to aid a smooth auditing process
• Identify inefficient processes and propose changes 
• Oversee the preparation of VAT and other regulatory returns
• Manage intercompany reconciliation process and settlement

 To be considered for this role, we need you to have the following skills, experience and qualifications:  

• CIMA, ACCA qualified or equivalent 
• Previous experience in a busy, dynamic Finance department in a diverse Team 
• A proven track record of producing management accounts to strict deadlines 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills 
• Able to work to strict deadlines with a high degree of accuracy 
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills 
• Experience of Sage (Sages X3 desirable) 

Desirable 

• Experience working within a high-volume business 
• Able to influence and support staff development 
• Travel industry knowledge/experience 
• Experience of working with external auditors 

For more information, please click on the job description below 

Our bright, modern office in Leyland is just 10 minutes from junctions 28 & 29 of the M6. We have some fantastic benefits, making us a great place to work: 

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 full years of service (+ bank holidays) 
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme 
• Company pension scheme 
• Life assurance 
• Low-cost health care for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance programme 
• Mental Health First Aiders 
• Ongoing development – we have an in-house People Development Team 
• Industry/social events – including supplier events, office socials & parties and pop-up shops 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Travel discounts – we have a dedicated Staff Travel Team to source the best deals for our people  
• Reward & recognition programme 
• Belong programme - Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that play a crucial role in implementing our DEI strategy 
• Volunteer days – one day’s paid leave each year to volunteer with a registered charity 
• dnata4good – supporting the local communities we work, live and thrive in 
• Refer a friend scheme 
• Free eye care tests 
• Free Taste Card membership– offering discounts on dining out, movies, attractions, takeaways and online shopping   
• Casual dress code 
• Free tea and coffee, subsidised on-site restaurant with free Wi-Fi and free car parking