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CURRENT SEARCH JOB LISTING

Job Code: FM80-4363-O
Title: CFO
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Base Salary: 175,000+ (USD)
Relocation: Full Relo (Pref from W/Eur)
Reports To: Board of Directors
Misc: —
Notes: Minimum 15 Yrs. Current Travel Industry Exp.
THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING

Diverse Travel Division of very large UK Company.

OVERVIEW

Responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations. Provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to include budgeting, tax planning, real estate, and conservation of assets.
  • Approve and coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems for the company.
  • Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, department budgets, mass salary updates, ledger, and account maintenance and data entry.
  • Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports.
  • Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.
  • Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.
  • Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
  • Develop and direct the implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems.
  • Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders. Analyze financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas.
  • Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
  • Serve on planning and policy-making committees.
  • Oversee financial management of foreign operations to include developing financial and budget policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Represent the company externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, and the general public.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
  • Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
  • Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 15 years experience. Minimum 5 current years accounting experience in a travel company. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Organized and analytical. High degree of honesty, and integrity. Must have controlled budgets in excess ofg $100MM.

REPORTING

Report to the Board of Directors.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Strategically minded with the ability to bring new business concepts to life.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, executive presence and relate well with all levels of employees as well as external clients/vendors/and important business contacts.
  • Participative management style-advocates team concept.
  • Ability to establish credibility and be decisive with ability to recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities.
  • Results and profit-oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations.

EDUCATION

Degree in Accounting, CPA, MBA a plus.

EOE

While performing this job, it will require:

  • Eight (8) hours or more a day of sitting; walking; standing; bending; answering the telephone; entering data into the computer; retrieving data from the computer or analyzing data from reports.
  • This position may require overnight travel up to 40% (including travel by car and by airplane).
  • Must have a valid driver's license and willingness to fly on commercial airplanes and private corporate aircraft.

 

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