Finance Contractor – Fully Qualified
Salary £70,000 to £80,000 depending on experience
FTC 3 to 6 months
Hybrid / Home and Ashford, Kent
Here at Saga, we are keen to appoint a fully qualified Financial Accountant to join our group finance team on a fixed term contract. You will be key to assisting our central corporate finance function with an array of high-level finance projects plus corporate financial reporting and processing.
Stepping into the role on a fixed term basis you will need to adapt quickly to our bespoke finance systems and demands from all our business units across, cruise, insurance and travel.
Saga is recruiting this role to support the finance team as they enter some exciting and challenging programmes of change, being a new finance system implementation (workday) and a business partnership deal in insurance. We need you to be fully qualified and able to instantly navigate our fast-paced dynamic finance team.
You will report directly to our Group Financial Controller and work closely with the Group Heads of Financial Reporting & Control and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A). Your work will be varied, giving you lots of exposure to corporate reporting, FP&A and financial controls.
We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. When you do come into the office, it’ll be with a real purpose in mind – to meet with your team, to work together, and of course to socialise and celebrate too! The Finance team currently meet once a week in Ashford, Kent.
Package DescriptionEveryday 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:
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
Pension scheme matched up to 10%
Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
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
Income protection
Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform
Main ResponsibilitiesWorking as our contractor in a Fixed Term role at Saga, you will be responsible for various aspects of accounting systems and processes. You will also be required to support with a number of ongoing projects and our approaching year end work.
The term of this FTC could be required for longer than 6 months. This will be reviewed regularly by the Group FC.
The Ideal CandidateYou will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience.
ACA/ACCA/CIMA essential, with 3+ years PQE
Group consolidation experience desirable, ideally in a plc environment
Demonstrable track record of meeting deadlines within a reporting cycle essential
Can quickly adapt to complex business models.
Able to take instructions and pick up project work.
Can demonstrate excellent communication skills and would comfortably navigate a large corporate business structure across a mix of industry regulations and ways of reporting.
Be IT literate. An expert on excel and financial reporting systems.
Desirable;
Has previously been involved with new system implementation.
Use of IBM Cognos TM1 and Workday Financial Management advantageous
About The CompanyOver the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.
We aim to be the largest and most-trusted brand for older people in the UK. Our focus on delivering exceptional experiences empowers our colleagues to create moments that are simple, personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.
At Saga we’re committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We do this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and, be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
We actively celebrate our differences and strive to create a culture of belonging that unites different backgrounds, beliefs, abilities and experiences, in an environment where everyone feels valued and able to work together. We know of the enormous benefits of having diverse teams working together and we aim to foster an inclusive culture to enable this.
At Saga, we have a number of Colleague Networks that are a key pillar of our Inclusion Strategy. The Networks create the space for colleagues to connect and share their experiences, providing feedback on ways that we can continue to create an inclusive working environment for all.
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, colleagues or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
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