Finance Business Partner - Part Qualified

Finance Business Partner – Part Qualified

As a member of the Palatinate Group, Your Golf Travel is the world’s largest golf travel specialist providing golf breaks and holidays across more than 3,000 locations in 22 countries, including the UK, Ireland, Europe, and beyond. Since our launch in 2004, we have seen swift expansion and now boast a team of over 180 professionals based in our offices in London, Brighton, St Andrews, and Killarney. Throughout this journey, we have established incredible relationships with our suppliers and customers, created an extensive array of exceptional travel products and experiences, garnered numerous awards… and this is only the beginning!

What sets us apart? Our people. Our team members are the heart of our organisation, and by joining us, you will become part of an exceptionally talented, driven, passionate, collaborative, and entrepreneurial group in golf travel. Together, we are making significant strides in the industry and solidifying our status as the world’s premier golf travel company.

About the Job

The Finance Business Partner – Overheads is a key role within the wider Commercial and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team within YGT.

The role is focused around providing financial and commercial support to the Head of FP&A and various stakeholders from all parts of the business. It’s a fun role!

What you will be doing

As Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for/ required to:

1. Own Overheads Reporting and Forecasting for Your Golf Travel.
2. Produce and collate Investment Committee papers and Financial evaluation.
3. Produce and review management accounts for Overheads within the required monthly deadlines.
4. Preparation of regular Overhead forecasts, as well as the annual budget and 3YP.
5. Own headcount forecasting for c. 180 heads and reviewing against payroll costs.
6. Analysis of actual performance versus plan/forecasts, providing insights into any discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
7. In-depth review/analysis of incoming bookings; volumes and margins – identifying trends, anomalies and areas for improvement.
8. Preparation of presentations and reporting packs for the Board and Senior Leadership Team on trading, KPI and general financial performance.
9. Business partnering with the key stakeholders to ensure that the above elements are produced to a high degree of accuracy.
10. Project manage, challenge, support and advise on commercial projects for the business, influencing other non-finance teams to achieve a successful completion. Ability to impact and project manage cross departmental teams.
11. Deputise for the Head of FP&A and collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and embed clear standards of quality and service.
12. Facilitate effective communication between finance and other departments, fostering collaboration and a comprehensive understanding of financial objectives.
13. Deliver continuous improvement in the efficiency, quality and consistency of accounting and reporting.

Requirements

What we are looking for: Essential

1. Finance professional studying towards a relevant qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
2. Demonstrates advanced spreadsheet modelling / analysis skills (Excel / Google Sheets).
3. A natural business communicator who is commercially aware.
4. Have a can-do attitude / takes initiative / self-starter.
5. Credible, can instantly establish rapport with colleagues at all levels, including Heads of and Directors.
6. Analytically strong with the ability to challenge and think creatively.
7. Comfortable with detail but can summarise at the right level for senior stakeholders.
8. Ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met.

What we are looking for: Preferred

1. Good understanding of the Tour Operator business model, market and reporting is highly advantageous.
2. Knowledge of Sage accountancy package.
3. Systems knowledge / experience with Google Suite / Tableau.

Benefits

1. Structured training and personalised development plans
2. Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
3. Study Support
4. 25 days annual Leave (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 28 days)
5. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday per year
6. Honest feedback and coaching sessions
7. Familiarisation trips to our venues in the UK and overseas
8. Discounts on our golf holidays, flights, hotels etc
9. Great partner discounts with brands including Taylormade and Underarmour
10. Access to a funded employee assistance programme
11. Subsidised gym membership
12. Cycle to work scheme
13. Octopus Electric Car Scheme
14. A vibrant social calendar
15. We will rocket power your development and exposure as you progress with your studies.

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