Interim Financial Controller
Who we are and what we do:
Atcore, part of Travelsoft, is a global travel technology provider, with an unrivalled reputation for innovation and partnership spanning our 40 year history.
ATCOM, our market leading reservation and distribution platform, powers business transformation for the global brands we partner, brands such as TUI, easyJet holidays, DER Touristik and Center Parcs, delivering increased profitability through operational efficiencies and optimal customer experience. Combining unparalleled industry expertise with market leading proven technology, ATCOM powers over 23 million holidays and over £20 billion in bookings for our partners each year.
To cover for maternity leave, we have an exciting opportunity for an in\-house Interim Financial Controller to join our Finance Team for a fixed period up to one year.
What we are looking for:
Joining the Finance Team as the Interim Financial Controller, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the financial systems of the Atcore company, ensuring compliance with accounting regulations, and providing insights to senior management. You will be instrumental in managing monthly reporting, consolidation of Group results, Audits and Statutory accounts, Payroll, Treasury, Customer profitability and R\&D projects, as well as leading the finance team.
What you would do as our Financial Controller:
Responsibilities of the role may vary according to business needs, they will include, but will not be limited to:
- Monthly Reporting and Control Cycle:
- Consolidation of the results.
- Preparation and review of the monthly management pack.
- Review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Full variance analysis of actuals to budget.
- Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Oversee the annual budget cycle, ensuring it is aligned with the company's strategic goals.
- Manage any reforecasting activities and ad hoc financial analysis as required.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and manage all members of the Finance Team, ensuring optimal performance and development.
- Oversee relationships with outsourced service providers to ensure seamless financial operations and compliance with external requirements.
- Other duties:
- Payment of suppliers.
- Supervise processing staff expenses.
- Manage payroll.
- Oversee client invoicing and cashflow management.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate competence and experience in the following:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent with at least 5 years of post\-qualification experience.
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller role, ideally within an IT or technology\-driven environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial regulations.
- Excellent financial management, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
- Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior management.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Proven track record of handling confidential information.
Why join ATCORE:
We have adopted a hybrid model, where full\-time employees are typically required to come into the office three days per week, with more time in\-office during onboarding.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits including employer\-matched pension, travel insurance, healthcare schemes, life insurance, and more.
We pride ourselves on retaining and developing our people, with a uniquely low employee turnover rate of around 5% and most employees having been with us for over 10 years.
Based in Slough, UK, Atcore employs around 250 people with an unrivalled combination of industry and technical expertise.
Join us in supporting technology that powers millions of travel experiences worldwide.
- Please note, we will only consider applicants who are eligible to work in the UK and willing to commute to our Slough office regularly.
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