Finance Manager – Net Margin - Commercial FP&A

Finance Manager – Net Margin | Commercial FP&A  |  Langley, UK

Travel obsessed? Big tech fan? Hey, you’re in good company. If you want to be part of the industry that makes the world go round, then look no further.

Travelport is the brains behind lots of your travel bookings- plane, car or hotel. Our technology is used to book that magical holiday, long-awaited bucket list trip or that overdue school reunion. While we can’t solve mosquito bites or lost luggage, we can simplify a lot of the technical parts of travel, and we’re looking for the best thinkers to help us do it.

We’re hiring right now for a Finance Manager – Net Margin | Commercial FP&A  |  Langley, UK ! Search for #Travelport on LinkedIn and hear from our amazing team. 

What does a great Finance Manager – Net Margin in Commercial FP&A do?

You will lead the team responsible for c.$700m of annual Cost of Revenue spend. Coordinating Net Margin reporting across the Business Partnering and Revenue teams.  You will work closely with Corporate Finance, Commercial leaders, and Commercial Finance Business Partners to provide an overarching view of the business by understanding, analyzing and explaining current year numbers and any material variances to budget/forecasts.  Undertaking longer term planning and scenario analysis to deliver in-depth understanding of business unit performance, operations, market, customers and risk.  It is a changing commercial landscape with many variables – so lots to get involved with!

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the TDC FP&A Team, consisting of 4 direct reports (3 Senior Finance Analysts and one Intern).  Responsible for global cost of revenue reporting.
• Coordinate net margin reporting across business partnering, revenue and cost of revenue teams
• Lead the monthly close process and the Budget / Forecast process.
• Working collaboratively with relevant teams to ensure financial results are accurate and booked in accordance with Travelport policies.
• Monitor and report budget, forecast and prior year variances and address any anomalies, providing detailed commentary.
• Ensure customer reporting accuracy at cost center level.
• Liaise with Corporate FP&A on current performance, forecasts and longer-term planning.
• Compilation, completion, and in-depth analysis of Budget Submission.
• Key stakeholder in planning system and process development.
• Support Strategic Projects on an ad-hoc basis.

Who we are looking for in this role:

• A curious self-starting individual who can drive value and mobilise teams working in a matrix environment.
• Strong strategic finance and analytical skills, preferably with FP&A experience.
• Able to effectively communicate complex issues to key stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to tailor their approach to deal with different people
• Ideally qualified or studying toward professional qualification (CIMA or ACCA). 
• Are always ready to give it your all and deliver high quality work
• Are excited to use your creativity and innovative thinking to try new things
• Take responsibility and own your work 
• Are courageous and ambitious to challenge what’s been done before

Our ambition is to hire for potential not just experience, and you’re likely to succeed if you:

These are just a few of our employee’s favourite benefits/perks… 

Competitive base salary, annual bonus, private medical insurance, holiday allowance 

Interested? We’d love for you to get in touch!*

*Please note that if your application is progressed, you may be asked to complete a self-recorded video interview, at a time that works best for you. This is your chance to bring your skills & experience to life in your own words and style. Ensure you keep an eye on your junk folder just in case our invitation finds its way there.

We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider all qualified applicants purely on their skills and abilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if needed. 

Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform. Our next-generation virtual marketplace connects travel buyers and travel sellers, that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences.

Unconflicted and independent, we are re-inventing a simpler future for travel’s complex ecosystem.

Our platform gives the industry the power to help people see the world. We make it simple for businesses like airlines, hotels, and car rental companies to connect to agencies and travelers, through personalized and engaging content.

We are a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities and customers we serve. We are socially responsible, and we give back to our communities.

We encourage our people to think differently and have the courage, confidence, and ambition to challenge what has been done before.

Travelport is on a mission to make Travel easier and more rewarding for everyone.