About us
From humble beginnings to London’s most trusted business-class car service in just over forty years, Addison Lee have grown with and for the times.
And yet, so little has changed about us. We still believe that taxis and minicabs can be so much more than just a means to an end – our clients are right to expect extraordinary standards, and by allying the latest technologies with traditional customer service values, we can not only disrupt the industry, we can revolutionise it.
Today, our iconic cars are responsible for getting over 10 million people where they need to go each year in London alone. And with our business expanding every day we will continue to deliver that same executive service consistently, no matter where we are.
Location
The Point, Paddington, London (4 days a week in office, 1 day work from home)
About the role
Finance team sits at the heart of the business working with business stakeholders to deliver the annual plans, mitigate risk and exploit opportunities. Using a balance of commercial acumen, analytics and management accounting the team work to assess new business opportunities, analyse key decisions, report on performance to the business stakeholders and complete the regular month end reporting and forecasting.
The main challenges of the business are to develop marketing, sales, retention, and pricing capabilities to maintain and grow the current portfolio of customers by developing new products and offerings that create clear space between AL and their competitors.
As the Finance Manager, you'll lead in overseeing comprehensive finance operations from start to finish. Your role encompasses strategic financial planning and analysis, meticulous balance sheet reconciliations, and spearheading initiatives to enhance procedures and controls for maximum efficiency and compliance. Additionally, you'll dive into exciting ad-hoc projects and requests as they arise, showcasing your agility and ability to tackle new challenges head-on.
Requirements
- Ownership of Month End process, ensuring timely production of ‘Flash’ report by the 5th working day
- Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations
- Lead audit process for management accounts, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Play a pivotal role in crafting insightful board pack presentations and commentary.
- Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets
- Management and mentor a team of 3 staff members (Assistant Management/Management Accountants)
- Foster productive business relationships with internal stakeholders through effective business partnering.
- Collaborate closely with the FP&A Manger on ad-hoc analytical project.
- Supervise Payroll and VAT Returns
- Undertake additional ad-hoc responsibilities as necessary to support the efficient functioning of finance department.
Requirements:
- Educated to degree level in a Finance or Business-related subject.
- Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Understanding of financial reporting, full P&L and Balance Sheet preparation
- Self-Starter with a strong work ethic
- Intermediate/advanced excel skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, taking ownership of work and meeting deadlines.
Benefits
In return for your efforts, you will receive:
As well as a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 (DOE), up to 10% bonus, Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance (Death in Service), Gym Allowance, Wellness Program, Cycle to Work Scheme, 33 days Annual Leave (incl. bank holidays), 2 days paid volunteering leave a year, Travel Insurance, Extensive retail discounts via Reward Gateway (eg c5% off most major supermarkets), support with Professional Training and Qualifications via Apprenticeships, Season Ticket Loan, Discounted Cabs and Courier services (within London).
Equality and Diversity Information
Addison Lee is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. In line with our diversity ambitions we would be particularly excited to hear from underrepresented groups to help drive innovation and creativity. Addison Lee recognise and encourage the valuable and enriching contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring to the company and believe that all individuals should be treated on merit and without prejudice. With this in mind, we actively promote equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination on grounds of age, cultural background, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, faith, language, and an individual’s health status. We will strive hard to remove conditions which place individuals at a disadvantage and challenge discrimination.
Addison Lee are a Disability Confident employer, we have made commitments to employ, keep and develop the abilities of disabled staff.
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