Senior Finance Analyst

HBX Group is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team! Our people, Team HBX Group, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This role sits in the Financial Accounting team, within the Finance Department, focused on the Statutory reporting of the Group (internal and external).

Purpose of the role:

• To work with the financial accounting team to ensure the accurate and timely production of financial results for internal and external reporting, and robust reporting and review of the Group balance sheet and other financial KPIs

• To interrogate and analyse the P&L and balance sheet, to obtain a thorough understanding of underlying balances and the associated processes and controls behind them

• To support with specific ad hoc analysis and project work, with a focus on identifying the risks, opportunities and controls

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of components of the Group Financial statements on a quarterly basis as part of the Financial Accounting team, ensuring prepared on a timely basis, accurately and compliant with relevant accounting standards.  To include the preparation of relevant information for shareholders, investors and analysts and alignment between management and statutory information where necessary.

• Support the preparation of detailed analysis for auditors to ensure all necessary information is provided to audit year end financial statements (and interim if applicable) with no requirement for late adjustments.   Have a thorough understanding of balance sheet items, ensuring that they are valid, supported, and that the associated controls and processes are adequate

• Support in the ongoing maintenance and review of the balance sheet by preparing and reviewing reconciliations, identifying discrepancies early and rectifying them, and by challenging recognition where necessary,  To perform BS  reconciliations, principally of accruals and provisions, identifying sensitivities, risks and opportunities and ensuring they are properly supported.

• Help in the minimum controls framework reporting as well as follow up of the control deficiencies identified. 

Skills:

• Adaptable and flexible for rapidly changing needs of the organisational reporting as necessary

• Advanced excel

• Very good understanding of HFM and SAP

• Willing and able to take a proactive approach

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure effectively

• Ability work well within a team

• An inquisitive and proactive approach and growth mindset

• Hands on mindset

• Good attention to detail

• Highly organized

Experience:

• 5 years previous demonstrable experience of working within a team effectively, in the Finance team of a multinational company or in audit.

• Good standard of education

• Fluent in Spanish and English

• Understanding of IFRS requirements

• Desirable experience in financial controls.

• Desirable Experience in a listed company, either within an organisation or as an auditor

Qualifications:

• Required:  Relevant Finance or business degree

• Desirable: Part qualified or fully qualified accountant

You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world´s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.

As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work: 

• Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.

• Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.

• Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.