Finance Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

TOMS VAT compliance Financial planning Budgeting Cash flow management Management accounts Financial modelling ACA/ACCA/CIMA

FULL DESCRIPTION

Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Finance Manager with a proven background in the travel industry. This is a pivotal leadership role within a growing, entrepreneurial business and requires a finance professional who understands the financial complexities specific to travel.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Full responsibility for the finance function, from transactional oversight to strategic reporting
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
  • Cash flow management and margin analysis across bookings
  • VAT compliance, including detailed knowledge of TOMS (essential)
  • Reconciliation of supplier payments, commissions, and client deposits
  • Oversight of payroll and operational payments
  • Development and strengthening of financial processes and internal controls
  • Financial modelling to support pricing strategy and commercial decisions
  • Management of year-end accounts and liaison with external accountants

Essential Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role within the travel industry
  • Strong working knowledge of TOMS and travel-specific VAT regulations
  • Experience managing client funds, supplier reconciliations, and commission structures
  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or qualified by experience
  • Strong systems knowledge
  • Commercially minded with the ability to operate in a fast-paced SME environment

Candidates without direct travel industry experience will not be considered.

If you are an experienced travel-sector Finance Manager seeking a hands-on role within a premium, client-focused organisation, we invite you to apply via LinkedIn with your CV

To apply for this job email your details to [contact hidden].

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