Loveholidays
Why loveholidays? At loveholidays, we're on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers' unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers' personal holiday expert - the smart way to get away. The impact you'll have: To support loveholidays' goal of becoming Europe's largest dynamic package holiday operator, this position will be instrumental in managing a team of Commercial managers who support the 3 functional areas of the business: Selling, Managing and Scaling. The role is critical in supporting the business flywheel and to ensure targets are stretched and delivered. Responsible for ensuring we build a first class marketplace attracting customers with our value, choice and ease proposition and a depth of travel products from our supplier base. The role works alongside the Head of FP&A and will report into the Commercial Finance Director. The role is based in Hammersmith London and hybrid (3 days in office). Your day-to-day: Full overall responsibility for the Commercial Finance Functions within loveholidays: Spearheading the delivery of annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for loveholidays for Selling, Managing, and Scaling (incl. International Expansion). Leading a focused Commercial Finance team to strategically stretch revenue targets across all facets of the flywheel, meticulously aligning with the overarching company strategy. Overseeing the Commercial Finance team to ensure stringent cost management within budget constraints, with any additional expenditure supported by compelling business cases for approval in monthly investment committees. Actively participating in the quarterly OKR processes and contributing to the long-term prioritisation strategy to ensure alignment with the objectives of Heads in functional areas. Serving as a key contributor in the Finance Leadership team, showcasing strategic acumen and contributing to high-level decision-making. Demonstrating effective communication skills to engage peers and exerting influence over the Executive team through impactful insights. Undertaking other ad-hoc project work as required, showcasing adaptability and strategic agility in addressing evolving business needs. Utilising exposure and commercial insight to conduct competitor analysis, explaining variances to targets, and strategically exploiting opportunities while mitigating risks. Providing coaching and mentoring to a highly visible commercial finance team, fostering an environment conducive to their success and professional development. Managing the growth of a team expanding into international markets, leveraging experience and visibility to establish and maintain exemplary standards. Your skillset: Qualified Accountant (minimum 5+ years post qual) Experience of Managing a team of qualified Accountants Ability to build rapport with senior stakeholders and influence decision making Experience working with high volumes of data with the aptitude to understand vast and complex information, and convey in a simple, clear and concise manner Experience working alongside Strategy, Product, Pricing and Supply teams Extremely diligent and delivers on time Organised, task focused and will go the extra mile to get things done You will thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment. Not necessary but would be desirable to have: Experience in travel may be an advantage, but managing a Commercial Finance team you have run will be the most important factor relating to your experience. You will have worked in a business with annual growth exceeding 50% pa You will have worked for a Private Equity business. Perks of joining us: Other than an amazing environment for you to grow, have impact and show the world your incredible skills, we offer the following benefits: Company pension contributions at 5% Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends 25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service, up to a maximum 30 days per annum Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care vouchers At loveholidays, we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey. The interview journey: 1.Talent Acquisition Partner screening (virtual) - 30 mins 2. 1st stage with Finance Director (virtual)- 45 mins 3. 2nd stage with Key Stakeholders - Task and competency based interview (in Office) - 1.5 hours (45m presentation/45m interview) 4. Final stage with key CFO and Selling Director (Virtual/In office)- 45 mins
Why loveholidays? At loveholidays, we're on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers' unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers' personal holiday expert - the smart way to get away. The impact you'll have: To support loveholidays' goal of becoming Europe's largest dynamic package holiday operator, this position will be instrumental in managing a team of Commercial managers who support the 3 functional areas of the business: Selling, Managing and Scaling. The role is critical in supporting the business flywheel and to ensure targets are stretched and delivered. Responsible for ensuring we build a first class marketplace attracting customers with our value, choice and ease proposition and a depth of travel products from our supplier base. The role works alongside the Head of FP&A and will report into the Commercial Finance Director. The role is based in Hammersmith London and hybrid (3 days in office). Your day-to-day: Full overall responsibility for the Commercial Finance Functions within loveholidays: Spearheading the delivery of annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for loveholidays for Selling, Managing, and Scaling (incl. International Expansion). Leading a focused Commercial Finance team to strategically stretch revenue targets across all facets of the flywheel, meticulously aligning with the overarching company strategy. Overseeing the Commercial Finance team to ensure stringent cost management within budget constraints, with any additional expenditure supported by compelling business cases for approval in monthly investment committees. Actively participating in the quarterly OKR processes and contributing to the long-term prioritisation strategy to ensure alignment with the objectives of Heads in functional areas. Serving as a key contributor in the Finance Leadership team, showcasing strategic acumen and contributing to high-level decision-making. Demonstrating effective communication skills to engage peers and exerting influence over the Executive team through impactful insights. Undertaking other ad-hoc project work as required, showcasing adaptability and strategic agility in addressing evolving business needs. Utilising exposure and commercial insight to conduct competitor analysis, explaining variances to targets, and strategically exploiting opportunities while mitigating risks. Providing coaching and mentoring to a highly visible commercial finance team, fostering an environment conducive to their success and professional development. Managing the growth of a team expanding into international markets, leveraging experience and visibility to establish and maintain exemplary standards. Your skillset: Qualified Accountant (minimum 5+ years post qual) Experience of Managing a team of qualified Accountants Ability to build rapport with senior stakeholders and influence decision making Experience working with high volumes of data with the aptitude to understand vast and complex information, and convey in a simple, clear and concise manner Experience working alongside Strategy, Product, Pricing and Supply teams Extremely diligent and delivers on time Organised, task focused and will go the extra mile to get things done You will thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment. Not necessary but would be desirable to have: Experience in travel may be an advantage, but managing a Commercial Finance team you have run will be the most important factor relating to your experience. You will have worked in a business with annual growth exceeding 50% pa You will have worked for a Private Equity business. Perks of joining us: Other than an amazing environment for you to grow, have impact and show the world your incredible skills, we offer the following benefits: Company pension contributions at 5% Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends 25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service, up to a maximum 30 days per annum Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care vouchers At loveholidays, we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey. The interview journey: 1.Talent Acquisition Partner screening (virtual) - 30 mins 2. 1st stage with Finance Director (virtual)- 45 mins 3. 2nd stage with Key Stakeholders - Task and competency based interview (in Office) - 1.5 hours (45m presentation/45m interview) 4. Final stage with key CFO and Selling Director (Virtual/In office)- 45 mins