Group Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : GCFO MANCHESTER UK This role is within a travel agency and open to candidates worldwide This role will succeed the current incumbent who has shared success with the Group over the past 12 years. Portman Travel Group is made up of market-leading travel businesses Clarity Business Travel, Destination Sport & Elegant Resorts. Gross revenue (total transaction value) is circa £700m in 2023, growing significantly in recent years both though organic means and a series of international acquisitions. As the newest member of the board, with a specific focus on EBITDA & value creation, you will enjoy a crucial role in developing and implementing Group financial strategies to drive business growth. Reporting to the Group CEO and Executive Team, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. You will also be responsible for monitoring and improving internal controls & processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors and financial institutions. Lastly, you will play a key role in future transactions, such as M&A and investment. To succeed in this role you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA) and preferably have experience in managing banking relationships, international stakeholders, and a proven M&A track record. Exposure to the Travel industry & a knowledge of the IPO process would also be advantageous. This is an outstanding opportunity that will suit a driven and dynamic individual who relishes important decision making and shows initiative in all areas of the finance function. You will be rewarded with the autonomy & opportunity to drive significant international growth in a well-backed business who promote a culture of team satisfaction.

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