Total 12 finance banking insurance job vacancies in ashford tn23 1pp

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For full details around the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification.

This is an interim secondment opportunity, pending permanent recruitment to role.

Please note that this post is currently only open to applicants currently employed at one of the following Trusts:

· Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

· East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

· Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

· Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

· Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

· North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

· University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder’s primary responsibility is to ensure One LSC achieve their financial targets and also to provide outstanding financial services to its partner organisations, to develop performance reporting arrangements and advise the Board on countering financial risk.

The post holder will work closely with Executives, Directors, Senior Management as well as representing One LSC with partner organisations and stakeholders. The post holder will play a critical role in shaping the long-term vision and financial strategies, ensuring the achievement of objectives and continuous performance improvement.

Please note that as this is a Director level role, the successful candidate will need to undergo full Fit and Proper Persons checks

To achieve the ambitions placed upon One LSC, the position requires someone who will undertake the following duties:
• Develop and execute the One LSC financial strategy.
• Accountability for strategic oversight, decision making and financial performance across One LSC.
• Contribute to the broader strategic and operational development across One LSC.
• Provide financial advice at Board level.
• Provide outstanding financial services to partner organisations, with accountability to Provider Directors of Finance, as the organisations’ statutory officers, being through the MD for OneLSC and CSESC
• Responsibility for compliance with required accounting standards, to ensure integrity of Annual Reports and Accounts to the satisfaction of external auditors
• Management of communications with external stakeholders
• Preparation of financial plans and budgets as well as management accounts.

Full duties can be seen in the job description.

Our partnership brings together the five NHS provider Trusts with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) in Lancashire and South Cumbria to improve health and healthcare.

This is about working together as equal partners to make sure patients, their families and communities benefit across the whole of the area.

The aim is to reduce health inequalities and improve services, outcomes and people’s experiences of accessing healthcare. Our partnership also aims to ensure that Lancashire and South Cumbria is a great place to work.

We want to further improve quality by sharing skills and best practice, pooling our resources and standardising the way we work where possible to reduce unnecessary duplication. To achieve this we have created One LSC, which will oversee all corporate services for Lancashire and South Cumbria.

This is an exciting time to join a new collaboration, which is focussed on a system-wide approach to better outcomes for patients and opportunities for staff.

Note that this role is hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

For full details around the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Oct 2024

Insurance Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent customer service to carry out administrative duties for our client, who is an established household name in insurance. This is a full time role based in Ashford, however may be expected to cover sickness/holiday at Whitfield and Tenterden, so will need to be able to drive. You will be working a 35 hour a week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with an hour for lunch). The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service/customer facing roles is highly desirable.

Salary up to £22,500 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a host of benefits to include:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• The option to buy or sell 5 days after probation
• Birthday day off
• Health Shield cash-back plan
• Death in service
• Free parking
• Friday fruit delivery
• Annual company trips for staff

Duties will include:

• Positive interactions with customers by answering incoming calls, directing to the appropriate person, greeting visitors to the office and contacting customers to support their insurance needs eg booking review meetings.
• Effective management of stock, ordering marketing and business stationary.
• Efficient management of incoming and outgoing post.
• Supporting New Business and Marketing team with organising external events and updating social media accounts appropriately.
• Supporting Agency Manager with organising internal events and training.
• Effective administration of credit control processes including customer payments and processing refund requests within required timeframes.
• Work across the Administration Team, providing cover for absences or high workloads as required.
• Consistently provide excellent levels of customer service in all interactions with potential and existing customers, delivering on promises, meeting their needs and exceeding expectations.

Full training provided (which may include additional travel and staying away from home in order to attend training courses). There may be occasional weekend work/public holidays to support agency events. Own transport and UK driving licence is required.

CVs in Word please.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

Your new company
Join a forward-thinking organisation based in Lancaster, where excellence is at the heart of everything they do. They are committed to providing exceptional services and are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team and contribute to their continued success.
Your new role
As the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of the company. Your responsibilities will include calculating wages and pension deductions using Sage, processing payslips, and handling BACS payments. You will also be responsible for sales ledger activities such as issuing sales invoices, resolving client queries, and credit control. Additionally, you will manage the purchase ledger, including entering purchase invoices, and paying suppliers. You will produce timely management accounts, process accruals, prepayments, P&L, balance sheet and monitor cash flow. Your role will also involve updating and maintaining the costing system, issuing uplift letters, and reconciling bank accounts daily. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday.


What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in payroll, sales ledger, and purchase ledger management. Proficiency in using Sage and Xero is essential, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You should be able to produce accurate management accounts and have experience in handling accruals, prepayments, and depreciation. Strong communication skills are necessary to liaise with external accounts and solve client queries. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines are also crucial for this role.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary, dependent on your experience. Additionally, you will be offered:

• 28 days holidays, plus Christmas shutdown.
• Free onsite parking
• Easily accessible via public transport
• Regular social events with the team
• Staff discounts
  
  You will be part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement, providing you with the platform to make a significant impact on the company's financial operations.
  
  
  
  

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Finance Manager

Ashford, Kent

£50k-£60k DOE

We are looking for a Finance Manager to head up our internal Accounts Team. Working within our Ashford Head Office, the role reports into the Managing Director and includes managing a team of 4 accounts & finance professionals.

The day-to-day duties include:

• Overseeing the team and assisting with any queries or issues they may have
• Preparing clear and concise reports and accounts for the Senior Management Team
• Month End accounts
• Internal Payroll of 25-30 staff
• Cashflow forecasting and analysis
• Budget preparation
• Monthly VAT returns
• Working alongside our external accountants
• Provide consultative advice and discussion to the Senior Management Team
• Produce and manage Profit & Loss reports
• Overseeing the 360 accounts function inclusive of external payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses and cash-flow
• Build relationships with our clients

Requirements for the role:

• Ideally CIMA or ACCA qualified, or working towards or exceptional QBE
• Experience of Management Accounts
• Experience of leading an Accounts team
• Recent and in-depth knowledge of Sage
• Excellent Excel skills

Why work for CRS?

CRS is a rapidly expanding, innovative company, supplying a wide spectrum of manpower solutions to the Railway Infrastructure, London Underground and Construction Industries. Based in our Ashford office, your hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm. Offering 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and company pension, we have dress down every Friday and social events for the whole company. Our team describe the environment here as caring, loud, fun and always busy. So why not join us? Apply today and if you are suitable we will call you back.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS has a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Finance Manager

Ashford, Kent

£45k-£55k DOE

We are looking for a Finance Manager to head up our internal Accounts Team. Working within our Ashford Head Office, the role reports into the Managing Director and includes managing a team of 4 accounts & finance professionals.

The day-to-day duties include:

• Overseeing the team and assisting with any queries or issues they may have
• Preparing clear and concise reports and accounts for the Senior Management Team
• Month End accounts
• Internal Payroll of 25-30 staff
• Cashflow forecasting and analysis
• Budget preparation
• Monthly VAT returns
• Working alongside our external accountants
• Provide consultative advice and discussion to the Senior Management Team
• Produce and manage Profit & Loss reports
• Overseeing the 360 accounts function inclusive of external payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses and cash-flow
• Build relationships with our clients

Requirements for the role:

• Ideally CIMA or ACCA qualified, or working towards or exceptional QBE
• Experience of Management Accounts
• Experience of leading an Accounts team
• Recent and in-depth knowledge of Sage
• Excellent Excel skills

Why work for CRS?

CRS is a rapidly expanding, innovative company, supplying a wide spectrum of manpower solutions to the Railway Infrastructure, London Underground and Construction Industries. Based in our Ashford office, your hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm. Offering 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and company pension, we have dress down every Friday and social events for the whole company. Our team describe the environment here as caring, loud, fun and always busy. So why not join us? Apply today and if you are suitable we will call you back.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS has a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Finance Analyst

Permanent    

Ashford Hybrid

£30,000 - £34,000 dependent on experience

As a Finance Analyst, you will be supporting the FP&A teams across our Saga’s Insurance Business.

You will be responsible for monthly and weekly reporting into the commercial, insurance underwriting and claims legal entities and will support monthly cash flow reporting and forecasting. You’ll ensure delivery and review of data imports into IBM Cognos TM1.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will possess an inquisitive mind, and be able to identify anomalies or inconsistencies and pursue these through to a resolution

We offer flexibility over where you work – you choose a place where you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London or Kent. We come together with a purpose to collaborate, typically once a week in Ashford.

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.

We offer total flexibility over where you work you choose a place that you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London, Ashford or Sandwich.

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

Main Responsibilities

As a finance analyst, you will be responsible for supporting regular insurance reporting -. Working with stakeholders across the finance team to understand their workloads and pressures, you’ll offer support where required to meet the wider team’s overall goals.

Other accountabilities include:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, KPIs and reports for the Insurance entities including preparation of analysis and commentary in relation to P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, at a level appropriate for the intended audience
• Support the FP&A Leads with the planning and budgeting cycle for all Insurance entities
• Ensure accurate data uploads from insurance source policy systems into IBM Cognos TM1 ready for reporting purposes.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly MI reports to the commercial and pricing teams for their onward decision making.
• System reconciliations
• Continuous design and improvement of existing financial planning processes to satisfy business requirements and support commercial decision making
• Support system development, implementation and change to deliver process improvement and enhanced management reporting
• Documentation of FP&A systems and processes to minimise key person dependencies and enable cross-skilling of the team

The Ideal Candidate

As our new Finance Analyst you will have experience in either finance or data systems, and have a passion for process efficiency, establishing a culture of continuous improvement and challenging the status quo.

Experience in either the Insurance or Financial Services industries would be of advantage. However, we are happy to consider candidates across all sectors.

Skills & Experience required include:

• Highly focused on presentational skills and visual impact of outputs on stakeholders
• Strong writing skills with the ability to consider the way stakeholders view the Insurance results and adapt the narrative accordingly
• Excellent communicator – clear and concise so that senior leaders from both finance and non-finance areas can understand the issues quickly and make appropriate business decisions
• Excellent time management skills, pro-active approach, and ability to prioritise work effectively
• IBM Cognos TM1 (or similar) experience would be advantageous but not essential
• SQL development experience advantageous.

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.

We’re passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.

Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also 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.

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Finance Business Partner - Saga Travel

Salary £50,000- £60,000

Permanent

Hybrid - Ashford office once per week.

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 Business Partner to join the FP&A team. You will take full responsibility for the financial partnering and support element across our teams. This will involve regular business partnering with key stakeholders within the business units giving financial guidance to all key stakeholders. You will cover cornerstone items such as 5-year plans, budgets, forecasts, month-end performance as well trading, operational and project related finance support. This role will work closely with and support the Head of Finance and CFO.

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.

We offer total flexibility over where you work – you choose a place that you feel happiest, healthiest and most productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London, Crawley or Ashford.

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

Main Responsibilities

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

• Production of forecasts, as well as the annual 5YP and budget (P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash flow).
• Finance input on trading targets / planning.
• Preparation / review of monthly management accounts.
• Review / analysis of the incoming bookings; volumes and margins.
• Supporting and preparing presentations for the Board on travel strategy and new initiatives.
• Providing support for financial, trading and trend reporting both internally and externally.
• Business partnering with the key stakeholders to ensure that the above elements are produced to a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensuring finance is well represented within the business and maintains an outward facing presence.

The Ideal Candidate

You would have already worked in a Finance Business Partnering role which focused on strategy, financial planning and analysis. Ideally from a B2C organisation / customer transaction environment. You will also need to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and experience;

• 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.
• Ability to collaborate and run with high profile projects.
• Analytically strong with the ability to challenge and think creatively.
• Fully Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Demonstrate advanced Excel skills.
• Experience of Travel / Tour Operations company preferable but not essential.
• Systems knowledge / experience on TM1/Dream preferable but not essential.

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.

We’re passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re passionate about creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.

Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also 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.

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Insurance Sales Executive (Motor & Personal)

This role is based in Ashford and may require some travelling to meet local prospects. This is a Monday to Friday, 9-5pm, role (35hrs pw) with an hour lunch break. The salary range is £20-24k per annum, depending on experience, and comes with these benefits:

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (after probation you can buy or sell 5 days)
• Birthday off
• Health Shield - Cash back plan
• Death in Service
• Free parking at all offices
• Friday fruit delivery
• 1 or 2 annual company trips a year

We are looking for someone to support the business strategy by delivering on personal sales targets for the relevant product line, maximising sales opportunities and ensuring customers receive the highest level of customer service.

You will be required to acquire and maintain knowledge of all current insurance products, contribute to the building of the new business sales pipeline by providing excellent customer service, taking inbound calls, providing quotes and securing sales. You will also deliver personal sales targets by planning, developing, and delivering sales opportunities in the relevant product line, as well as cross selling, introducing financial services products to existing clients and prospecting new clients. Plan and implement effective sales and marketing initiatives, offer excellent customer service, while demonstrating high values of trust and integrity.

It is an essential requirement of this role that the candidate has their own transport and a full, clean, UK driving licence.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven track record in highly driven and ambitious targeted sales role.
• Proven track record delivering excellent customer service
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good IT skills especially Microsoft Office
• Good maths and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage own workload and able to work effectively under pressure
• Great team working, build relationships through positive behaviours, honesty, & integrity.
• Focus on continuous improvement, able to use own initiative
• Commitment to quality & compliance with procedures/regulations
• Own transport & full UK driving licence

Desirable attributes would be:

• Experience in a regulated environment
• Knowledge of insurance sector
• Proven track record in insurance sales
• General insurance qualifications
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and CCJ checks.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. s.mcdermott@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

Finance Manager – FTC

Salary £50,000 to £55,000

3-month fixed term contract

FT – 35 Monday to Friday

**Hybrid role, 1 day a week in Ashford, Kent

Closing date 4th April 2024

Saga Travel Group are looking for 3-month FTC for our Finance Manager who is being seconded to a new system implementation project.

It’s a great opportunity, an instant start, for a fully qualified or part qualified Finance Manager who could make an impact across the business.

In this role you will oversee and manage all financial reporting and control activities for the Saga Travel Group (STG). This is an output focussed role, with no line manager responsibilities.

A great opportunity to join an award-winning specialist Travel Business within Saga Plc. Here at Saga Travel Group, we organise an array of overseas products for our customers; Hosted Hotel Stays, Group Tours plus Tailor-Made Holidays worldwide.

** This is a FTC for 3 months. You can mostly work from home, your main working hub will be Ashford, Kent. Ideally you will visit your hub once a week to meet your team. You will need to be within reasonable commuting distance to our Ashford Hub. Free Car Parking on site.

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.

• Our working week is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• 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

Main Responsibilities

You’ll be covering our current Finance Manager who will be on hand to offer a hand over into the role. You will be required to cover the following areas;

• All financial reporting for the business, including statutory accounts, overheads and shareholder reporting
• Presentation of the above to various stakeholders (Exco, FMT, FLT)
• Management of the month end process end-to-end ensuring all ledger entries are accurate
• Balance sheet reconciliations and monthly variance analysis
• Management of external reporting compliance, including banking covenants, CAA and ABTA
• Management of trust account relationship and reconciliation of trust account position and advance receipts
• Reviewing and submission of all tax compliance (CT, VAT)
• Audit management (internal and external)
• Overheads cost control
• Maintaining an effective control environment supported by processes and systems to safeguard the company’s assets and reduce risk
• Development of systems to improve the production efficiency of those accounts
• Provide support to the other areas of finance as required, but particularly during busy times
• Continual analysis and improvement of finance processes
• Ad-hoc projects and other data analysis as required

The Ideal Candidate

We need the Finance Manager covering this role to demonstrate the following skills and experience;

• Hold a professional finance qualification
• Have up to date IFRS knowledge
• Be a competent user of Finance Systems - Dream / Workday preferable
• Advanced excel skills
• Experience in a Travel/ Tour Operations setting preferable
• Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills
• Be organised and methodical and able to complete tight deadlines
• Can work in a task focused environment

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.

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Finance Analyst

Salary £35,000 to £40,000

Permanent

FT – 35 hours Monday to Friday

**Hybrid role, 1 to 2 days a week Ashford, Kent

Closing date 28th March 2024

A great opportunity to join an award-winning specialist Travel Business within Saga Plc. Here at Saga Travel Group, we organise an array of overseas products for our customers; Hosted Hotel Stays, Group Tours plus Tailor-Made Holidays.

Our Finance Operation is fast paced with high volume transactions. We need a seasoned technical Finance Analyst to join our growing team. The transactional day to day processing team is based overseas. Allowing the UK team to be more focussed on analysis and reporting. The team is made up of an AP and AR Manager, with and AR Assistant responsible for trade statements and debt chasing as well as inputting remittances.

You’ll work closely with the Finance Managers and our Head of Operational Finance to monitor and correct the balance sheet, identify margin leakages and identify areas in the reporting process that need improvements.

** This role is Hybrid working, your main working hub will be Ashford, Kent. Occasionally you may be asked to visit the London or Crawley office. You will need to be within reasonable commuting distance to our Ashford Hub. Free Car Parking on site.

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.

• Our working week is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• 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

Main Responsibilities

Our Finance Analyst will be responsible for the full analysis of various types of transactions across our Travel Business Operation, therefore you will need to be comfortable in a Business Partnering role and be able to cover the following areas;

• Providing analysis to management on month and YTD
• Liaising with other teams across the business to ensure supplier reclaims are complete and correct
• Work closely with our Customer Service department to monitor supplier reclaims or refunds
• Continuously monitor margin reports and how any changes are making an impact
• Checking for duplicate invoices or anomalies
• Continuously monitor the cancellations and reporting
• Full analysis of the aged debt report
• Monitoring and reviewing the reports from our card transaction provider
• Supporting AR function in the team when required

The Ideal Candidate

We need our Finance Analyst to demonstrate the following skills and experience;

• Have previously worked as a Finance Analyst across a large transactional operation, ideally within a Travel Business
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with peers and to senior management
• Able to facilitate change in a business operation
• Expert knowledge on excel
• A critical thinker and able to analyse financial data and balance sheets
• Can demonstrate Business Partnering skills
• Can learn and understand travel reporting regulations

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.

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