Finance Manager - Consumer Income

Company description

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Additional Benefits: Car Allowance, Annual Bonus & Private Medical Insurance

Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.

For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as Finance Manager – Consume Income, you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.

This is the job

Joining the AA as Finance Manager – Consumer Income, you will play a key role in the financial accounting of the AA’s largest business unit and most significant revenue stream, Roadside Consumer.

Within this role you will support the Roadside Financial Controller to ensure accurate management accounting and financial reporting across the Roadside Consumer division. This role will work to ensure governance and control over all numbers produced and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the accounts. 

What will I be doing?

• Oversee the month-end process for the Roadside Consumer division, ensuring accurate financials and insightful analysis.
• Lead the balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining rigorous financial control and reviewing the work of others.
• Team management, leading a high performing team to achieve goals and deliverables, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, challenging and refining complex systems and month-end procedures.
• Meet critical deadlines for month-end and reporting tasks, delivering essential information to the FP&A team.
• Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors, providing expert responses and managing audit interactions.
• Direct the Consumer Income IFRS17 activities, ensuring compliance and accuracy in monthly and year-end tasks.
• Compile and review the quarterly RMAR return, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy before FD sign-off.

What do I need?

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Expertise in month-end management, with a flair for delivering incisive analysis and commentary on financial results.
• Demonstrated expertise in liaising with external auditors during critical year-end and interim audits.
• Strong technical proficiency with tools such as Excel, VBA, SQL, and ERP systems such as SAP and BPC.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and a track record of managing comprehensive month-end processes.
• Proven leadership in guiding a team of high-performing professionals.

Education and Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Additional Information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.