Business Controller

About Us:

At Kuoni Tumlare, we design and deliver exceptional travel experiences through a comprehensive portfolio of destination management solutions. With over 100 years of experience, we serve a global network of partners by offering series tours, educational trips, MICE events, and more. 

The Job:

The Business Controller supports effective financial management and decision-making across the HR and Finance functions and the EMV and CCL business units. The role delivers reliable reporting, commercially relevant insight and constructive financial challenge, while coordinating Group-level reporting to Headquarters. 

• Deliver monthly management reporting for the functions overseen by the CFO and CHRO, including clear variance analysis, forward-looking insights and recommended actions. 

• Consult with the Managing Directors of EMV and CCL to understand the business performance and actions taken to deliver results. 

• Lead and coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities for HR, Finance, EMV and CCL. 

• Partner with HR and Finance leaders to support planning and decision-making by constructively challenging assumptions, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing scenario analysis. 

• Coordinate and deliver timely, accurate Group-level reporting to Headquarters, including key performance insights and monthly financial outlook updates. 

• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to internal budget holders. 

• Drive continuous improvement in management reporting, including greater consistency, automation and clarity of financial information. 

• Build financial capability among budget holders, enabling more informed decision-making, stronger cost ownership and greater financial discipline. 

Requirements:

What We Need:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• At least five years’ relevant experience in finance business partnering, financial planning and analysis, or a comparable commercial finance role.

• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and produce clear, decision-useful reporting; proficiency in other Microsoft 365 applications.

• Excellent written and spoken English. 

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders, including senior management. 

• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Manages competing priorities and meets agreed deadlines.

• Adapts plans effectively when requirements change.

• Works independently and escalates issues appropriately.

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and constructively challenges existing processes and assumptions.

• Builds constructive relationships across functions and locations.

What we offer:

• Global Brand: Opportunity to work in an international environment

• Stability: 100 Years at the top of our field and still pushing into new territory

• Progression: We reward high performers and look to promote key talent internally

• Learning and Development opportunities for growth and Upskilling

• A Supportive Management Culture and autonomous working environment

• Company Wide Bonus Scheme

• Dedicated Employee Engagement Activities

• Flexible & Hybrid Working

• Annual Awards and Recognition for high Performers

• Friendly and Collaborative work environment