Head of Finance - Austria

About Kuoni Tumlare

At Kuoni Tumlare, we design and deliver exceptional travel experiences through a comprehensive portfolio of destination management solutions. With over 100 years of expertise, we serve a global network of partners by offering series tours, educational trips, MICE events, guaranteed departure tours, and more. Our marketplace strategy is at the forefront of digital transformation, ensuring a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving travel landscape

The Job:

The role is a stand alone role and no team management is required. To Manage the Austria Corporate and Finance. Oversee legal entities Accounting and Financial Reporting functions such that we provide fiscal leadership and timely and accurate financial information/analysis in order to help the region meet its profit, forecast, budget and OPEX objectives and to ensure external reporting obligations are satisfied, e.g. relevant license renewal, tax filing.

Project:

As we are increasing our presence in the market, a local expansion is undergoing. The candidate is required to involve and assist including but not limited to:

• Facilities – align with Head of Global Facilities on new local office set up, e.g. negotiating/ dealing with landlord. Experience in facilities is preferred but not mandatory.

• Related local legal registration

• Currently, no team member in Finance team but we may need in future. E.g. interviewing, recruitment of staff may need in future.

• The candidate MUST be highly independent and can perform with/ without a team.

Key Activities:

• To oversee all activities of the Austria corporate and finance function, providing leadership and direction. Train & develop the local Corporate and Finance team. Create an environment which inspires and motivates creating a highly engaged team.

• Partner with the other finance teams, senior business support and function managers as appropriate to maintain effective operating cost control, performance management and minimise financial risk

• Implement Kuoni Tumlare and JTB Europe strategy & improve margin transparency.

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting including completion of high quality financial statement preparation, balance sheet account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, balance sheet analyses, P&L analyses & accruals, and transactional data analysis. Review key drivers including foreign exchange performance.

• To meet all Kuoni Tumlare and JTB Europe division deadlines. Work closely with the finance, business controlling, group accounting, shared service teams and group finance to ensure all deadlines are met and all requirements fulfilled.

• Reviewing, identifying and improving internal processes and procedures, ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented & maintained. Challenge existing processes and make recommendations driving continuous efficiency and improvements.

• Manage external audit, ICS compliance & statutory filing to external regulatory bodies & tax compliance. Also support on yearly Group Audit.

• Support delivery of robust budgets, forecasts, sales outlooks, cash flows, treasury transactions (Hedging) and Corporate Governance.

• Cash flow management

• Assist in projects, management of change

• Facilities management and related queries, e.g. record retention, office rental agreement.

• Local legal and compliance – license application/ renewal, VAT knowledge.

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) with previous financial control and management reporting experience.

• Flexible approach and have ability to operate within a dynamic global environment.

• Experience of dealing with complex international and multi-currency organization, gained ideally in travel or through global exposure.

• Experience in HFM, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Hyperion or similar financial ledger and reporting systems desirable.

• Advanced Excel (incl. Macros and pivots), Powerpoint, MS Office.

• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with all audiences. Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

• Demonstrate strong technical accounting skills and understanding of accounting principles include local GAAP and IFRS

• Take the driver set to improve local finance process, managing changes. Provide initiatives on local finance process to support business needs.

• Daily management on SPB Hub performance.

• An analytical problem-solver who has the capacity to process new or complex issues and develop effective solutions in a timely fashion.

• Excellent collaboration skills across cultures and levels of seniority.

• Ability to nurture effective relationships virtually/at a distance.

• Works as part of a wider team player, willing to help out at short notice.

• A hands on, deadline driven, self starter.

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• Travel industry experience preferred but not a must.

What We Offer:

• Global Brand: Opportunity to work in an international environment spread across 33 countries and growing.

• Stability: 100 Years at the top of our field and still pushing into new territory

• Progression: We reward high performers and look to promote key talent internally

• Learning and Development opportunities for growth and Upskilling

• A Supportive Management Culture and autonomous working environment

• Company Wide Bonus Scheme

• Dedicated Employee Engagement Activities

• Flexible & Hybrid Working

• Annual Awards and Recognition for high Performers

• Friendly and Collaborative work environment