Finance Manager

Finance Manager York, England

Arriva Group
Full Time York, England 55000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Like many commercial businesses, Grand Central has seen its challenges over the past two years, although we are small in size, we are resilient. Thanks to our dedicated employees and loyal customers we are preparing ourselves for a better future.

True to our values, we have a real Belief in Better as we look forward to moving into a new post pandemic era. In preparing for that we have new opportunity available for a Finance Manager to join our team based at York, and we would love for you to be part of it!

Grand Central is an open-access train operator linking the North East and West Yorkshire with London. We are also part of Arriva who have a large and diverse portfolio of train and bus operating companies in the UK and Europe.

What will I be doing as a Finance Manager?

Reporting into the Financial Controller you will work closely with the Business Finance and Business Development Director across the company. Duties will include but not limited to;

  • Management of the Grand Central’s finance team to ensure it meets the needs of its stakeholders
  • Overseeing the delivery of all financial planning, reporting, control and compliance activities.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and contractual requirements
  • Identify initiatives to improve cash flow, margins, and reporting
  • Management of the annual external audit process, liaising with auditors and ensuring timely completion of the stat and tax packs
  • Demonstration of positive leadership culture with a focus on ownership, accountability and involvement in decision making.

What will I need to be successful as a Finance Manager?

  • A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent) with post qualification experience in senior finance roles
  • Detailed business understanding and a proven track record in financial accounting, planning, analysis and reporting
  • Experienced people manager
  • Proven experience of managing audits

Desirable Skills:

  • Working knowledge of company financial systems, including Oracle and HFM/TM1/GTC
  • Knowledge of the rail industry would be beneficial

Grand Central Benefits:

  • Contributory Pension Scheme: Arriva Workplace Pension Plan (AWPP) provided by Standard Life
  • Unlimited Free Travel for you and your immediate family on all Grand Central services. In addition, we currently offer concessionary travel on other Arriva Trains UK franchises.
  • Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured: free, confidential 24-hour telephone counselling and information services.

Benefits available upon completion of probation period (3-6 months):

o Friends & Family Passes pro-rata allocation of return standard class journeys (terms & conditions apply)

o Company Medical Insurance provided by AXA PPP Healthcare (taxable benefit)

o Company Wellness Package (including dental/optical treatment) provided by WPA (taxable benefit).

o Child Care Vouchers Scheme

o Cycle to Work Scheme

o Arriva Village employee rewards and benefits scheme

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in York

Finance Manager
Arriva Group

www.arriva.co.uk
London, United Kingdom
Manfred Rudhart
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Taxi & Car Services
1938
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