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Head of FP&A (Holidays) Salary £75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience Permanent Folkestone Hybrid At Saga, were on an exciting growth journey within our Travel business, and were looking for a senior finance leader to help shape what comes next. Working closely with the Travel CFO, this is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a £500m+ turnover business. As Head of FP&A for our Holidays business, you will provide financial stewardship, lead best-in-class planning and analysis, and play a critical role in driving commercial performance. Youll partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business, turning complex data into clear, actionable insight that influences key strategic decisions. This is more than a traditional FP&A role, its an opportunity to shape the financial narrative of a growing business, lead a high-performing team, and ensure finance is a true driver of value, performance, and growth. If youre commercially astute, thrive on influencing at senior levels, and want to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and evolving business, this is a standout opportunity to lead and grow with Saga Travel. This role requires you to be working from our Folkestone office a minimum of 3 times a week. We have designated office space for colleagues in our Travel business, allowing us to collaborate and share success as a function. Package Description At Saga, we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days Pension scheme matched up to 10% Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 15% Car allowance £4,800 per annum Private medical insurance after 1 years service Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary Wellbeing programme Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Grandparents leave Income protection Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform Main Responsibilities Our new Head of FP&A for the Holiday business will be accountable for financial planning integrity, P&L accuracy, and a cohesive financial narrative that underpins business decision making. Other accountabilities will include; Owning financial performance & planning, setting standards for forecasting and KPI framework Driving cross-functional alignment across business functions, ensuring Finance strategically shapes commercial decisions. End-to-end ownership of the P&L with financial accountability for revenue and, gross profit. Ensuring accuracy, transparency, and Exec insight. Leading Five Year Plan, budgeting and forecasting and owning the planning cycle across business functions Building and leading a high performing FP&A team with best practice forecasting processes with accountability and ownership Owning planning systems and models and drive automation and data integrity Leading month end P&L with robust analytical review Leading business partnering across multi functions including commercial, operations, product and marketing teams, challenge and create value added Driving performance management with product economic insight influencing the P&L. Owning commercial performance narrative, that drives commercial and financial outcomes into clear insight that informs Business understanding. Delivering commercial modelling and decision analysis, including scenario modelling, and commercial risk/return assessments. Providing commercial value across volume growth, margin improvement and cost transformation, ensuring insights deliver tangible financial results. The Ideal Candidate You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven senior leadership across FP&A and commercial finance. Whilst experience in the travel industry would be advantageous, we are open to considering candidates with advanced commercial insight and modelling capability in other sectors. You will also be able to demonstrate; Ownership of planning and performance, including budgeting, forecasting and full P&L accountability. Exceptional senior stakeholder influence, able to engage, challenge and shape decision making High proficiency in planning, analytics and MI tools (e.g., Workday, advanced Excel) Advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis. Business partnering and ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively. Strategic planning, long term value creation and commercial performance optimisation Leading and developing multi disciplinary high performing teams. Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special About The Company Over the past 75 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. Were the most trusted brand amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and?our Saga Magazine. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other and our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. Were committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference more than anywhere else. We have done this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity?and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Thanks to our people, Saga was awarded with a Gold for Best Customer Centric Culture in 2025. This is testament to the great culture weve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. Were also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Your application will have fair consideration, and youll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga. Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner. #LI-VL1 TPBN1_UKTJ

Grand Burstin Location : Folkestone, CT20 1TX, United Kingdom Address : The Harbour We have an exciting new vacancy for a Chef de Partie to join our team at The Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. This superbly located 481 room hotel is based on the seafront, overlooking Folkestone's picturesque harbour and just a short walk to local amenities such as Folkestone centre and Folkestone central train station Benefits include: An attractive salary Career development opportunities throughout the UK Significant staff discount rates when staying at one of our 60 hotels in the UK. 50% discount off food and drink if staying at one of our hotels. Friends and family hotel stay discounts. Reduced membership at our Leisure clubs Free meals on duty (when applicable) Employee referral scheme Auto enrolment pension scheme Your duties will include: Preparing high-quality food, following the guidance of our Head Chef. Assisting in the preparation and service of meals for various menus. Adhering to our stock control procedures. Working effectively as part of a busy team. Adding your own unique flair and creativity to your dishes. The successful candidate will have experience in working in a fast-paced kitchen, have a level 2 hygiene certificate or higher as well as strong communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. We are an equal opportunities employer. We require all employees to provide us with evidence of their right to work in the UK. All data will be stored in accordance with our privacy policy found on our website. Strictly no agencies. No commissions or other charges will be paid in any circumstances. TPBN1_UKCT

Grand Burstin Location : Folkestone, CT20 1TX, United Kingdom Address : The Harbour INDHP We have an exciting new vacancy for a Commis Chef to join our team at The Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. This superbly located 481 room hotel is based on the seafront, overlooking Folkestone's picturesque harbour and just a short walk to local amenities such as Folkestone centre and Folkestone central train station Benefits include: An attractive salary. Career development opportunities throughout the UK. Significant staff discount rates when staying at one of our 60 hotels in the UK. 50% discount off food and drink if staying at one of our hotels. Friends and family hotel stay discounts. Reduced membership at our Leisure clubs. Free meals on duty (when applicable). Employee referral scheme. Your duties will include: Assisting in the preparation and service of meals for various menus. Managing stock to ensure efficient kitchen operations. Collaborating effectively with other kitchen staff. Assisting the head chef with preparing and cooking food for our main restaurant buffet for breakfast and dinner service. The successful candidate will have previous kitchen experience. We're seeking an organised, punctual, and motivated individual eager to grow as a chef with the flexibility to work various shifts including weekends. We are an equal opportunities employer. We require all employees to provide us with evidence of their right to work in the UK. All data will be stored in accordance with our privacy policy found on our website. Strictly no agencies. No commissions or other charges will be paid in any circumstances. TPBN1_UKCT

Head of Data Centre Design | Climate Tech Infrastructure | Up to £120kThe RoleWere looking for a senior, hands-on technical leader to own the end-to-end design governance of our data center projects.

Chartered Surveyors is the UKs number one residential surveyor and the largest provider of property risk expertise and residential surveying services. This gives us the flexibility to offer nationwide c.

A well-known education establishment in Greater London is seeking a Head of Finance Systems to lead the development and implementation of finance systems. This permanent position offers a salary of £80,000 and requires attendance in the London offices up to three days a week. The role involves stak

A leading housing association in the UK is seeking a Head of Performance & Insights. This pivotal role will embed a performance management framework and drive data-led insights across the organization. We offer flexible benefits and a commitment to diversity.

A leading marketing analytics firm is searching for a Global Director of Social Data to spearhead social media measurement strategies across various platforms. The ideal candidate will bring 7-10+ years of social analytics experience, strong leadership abilities, and technical expertise in data visu

A leading marketing agency in Greater London seeks a Global Director of Social Data to drive social media measurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in social analytics, expertise across various platforms, and the ability to turn complex data into actionable insig

A regulatory body in healthcare seeks a Head of Education Solutions to lead strategic initiatives related to digital systems and education regulation. This full-time position is based in London with a salary range of £72,135 - £80,150 and offers numerous benefits including hybrid working and enhan

Lead the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of Joint Ventures (JVs), pan European data center partnerships and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for new data center builds across the EMEA region. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a cultur

This hybrid position offers a salary of £120-140k and involves leading data policy development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a data-driven culture. A leading legal firm in the UK is looking for a Head of Data with extensive experience in the legal industry. The ideal candidate will

A regulatory body in health seeks a Head of Education Solutions to provide strategic leadership for digital systems and data management in education regulation. You will ensure effective translation of regulatory needs into user-centered digital solutions, influencing how education regulation is exp

You will set a clear vision and ensure strong adoption of data capabilities to drive growth. This role is primarily office-based, fostering an inclusive work culture with a range of benefits to support employees. A global digital brand is seeking a Managing Partner to lead its Data, Analytics & Auto

You will lead the development, governance, and optimisation of ECC’s enterprise data architecture, ensuring secure, scalable and interoperable data systems, high‑quality core datasets, and robust reporting capabilities that enable data‑driven decision‑making. Proven track record of leading M

A healthcare technology company in London seeks a Director of Data & Analytics to lead a team of analysts and drive data strategy. Responsibilities include overseeing data infrastructure and maintaining high standards of data quality. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, with a

The role offers a base salary of around £120k plus benefits, with a focus on sustainable transformation rather than disruptive change. A major retail organisation in the United Kingdom is searching for a Head of Business Systems. This senior leadership role will lead efforts in ERP, Microsoft Power

A leading mobility platform company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head of Product to lead the Automotive & Data Business Unit. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in B2B product leadership, experience in scaling revenue, and a strong ability to monetize data across multiple s

A prominent retail company based in East Midlands seeks a Head of Data Science to transform customer data into actionable commercial value. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills and experience in high-volume retail, capable of leading a team and implementing cutting-edg

A biopharmaceutical company in Greater London is seeking a Head of Business Intelligence to lead the UK strategy for business intelligence and analytics. This role requires a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry and proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI. Responsibilities

Head of Digital, Data and Analytics. Own and deliver the Hub’s integrated digital, data and analytics strategy with a strong commercial focus, building advanced data‑driven marketing capabilities and shaping the Martech and data platform roadmap to enable scalable demand generation, insight‑le

Expertise with Big Data Tools & Platforms: Strategically evaluates and optimises data platform usage; sets standards for the team; may not implement directly but possesses deep understanding of tool functionalities. Data Strategy & Modeling: Strong understanding of data platforms (e. Candidates offe

Head of Data Infrastructure & Analytics (Fully Remote). You’ll take the helm of our e‑commerce data operations, leading a team that ensures data reliability drives confident decision‑making. Head of Data Infrastructure & Analytics.

A leading travel company in York is looking for a Head of eCRM and Paid Social to lead their customer engagement strategy. The position offers hybrid working and a range of benefits, including healthcare plans and generous holiday allowances.

As Head of Data Science, you will lead a multi team data science function that underpins decisions across credit, product, operations and commercial strategy. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and scale a high impact data science function at the heart of a profitable, fast growing fin

An education charity in Greater London is seeking a Technical Leader to manage its technology and data strategy. The role involves overseeing a small team, managing automation and AI implementation, and ensuring data governance standards are met.

As Head of Data Strategy and Governance, you will define and embed how data is owned, managed, and trusted across the organisation. Head of Data Strategy & Governance. Building and maintaining a single source of truth, including data dictionaries and master data approaches.

Head of Platform Delivery | AI & Data Platforms. Delivered within SaaS, AI, data platform or enterprise software environments. You will work across Engineering, Data Science, Product and Client teams, turning Statements of Work into delivery plans, aligning engineering capacity, managing risk and ac

A leading data engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead their Data and Intelligence Engineering organisation. You will oversee data infrastructure and ensure reliable data flows across the company. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading multi-team engineering org

This is a newly created role leading Lumos’ AI, data, and technology agenda. Working closely with our outsourced IT provider (who manages day‑to‑day operations), you will provide strategic oversight, governance, and continuous improvement across systems, data, and AI. Strong understanding of s

With decades of trading expertise and a growing LNG portfolio, SEFE is one of Europe’s leading suppliers to industrial customers, providing more than 200 TWh of gas and power each year. The Market Data Procurement Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for the strategic and operational management of all M

A global SaaS company is seeking a Head of Data & AI to lead the function overseeing the infrastructure layer connecting governance, risk, compliance, and sustainability reporting. The ideal candidate has experience with data/AI products in regulated markets and understands the importance of sustain

The ideal candidate will oversee a team of BI developers and data engineers, ensure effective project delivery, and foster data-driven solutions. A leading media agency in the UK is seeking a Business Director to lead data pipeline development, reporting frameworks, and cloud infrastructure delivery

A leading global marketing agency is looking for a Data Solutions Manager in London. The role requires extensive experience in data and operations management at an Associate Director level or higher. Skills in client management, data technologies, and problem-solving are essential.

A private-equity-backed retail business in the UK is seeking a Head of Data & Analytics to drive transformation and ownership of data across the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in leading data and commercial analytics, improving data quality, governance, and delive

You will report to the Chief Data Officer and will work closely with the Data Platform, Data Protection Office, Information Security, Architecture, Technology and business leaders to make data trusted, discoverable, governed and safe to use across the Group. The Head of Data Governance is the senior

A leading public service organisation in the United Kingdom is looking for a Head of Digital to create and lead its digital function. This new role will involve defining data usage and modernising processes to enhance operational efficiency.

You should possess senior leadership experience in data operations, with strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of data workflows. A global investment data firm is looking for a Head of Pipeline Operations and Client Experience in London. The successful candidate will oversee

Head of AI Technology - AI Innovation Team - Head of Data Science & Data Software Engineering. London Office - Head of Data and Analytics - Hybrid (M/F/D). As a Head of Data Science & Analytics, you can expect to be involved in the following:.

A leading e-commerce company seeks a Head of Data Infrastructure & Analytics to drive data quality and manage a high-performance analytics team. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in digital analytics with a focus on data reliability, proven knowledge of GA4, GTM, and SQL, as well as stro

A leading technology recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Director - Technology to head IT Architecture. This mid-senior level role offers a full-time position with a focus on delivery and innovation in a regulated environment.

Head of Recruitment for Software Engineering, AI & Data. You will be responsible for building a global network of engineers, CTOs, Chief Data Officers, AI leaders, and executive‑level technology innovators. You will help us scale this practice into a global offering—supporting some of the most e

This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure the success of AI and data capabilities. A leading AI company is looking for a VP Data & AI Products based in Greater London to drive the roadmap and strategy for their AI product suite. Candidates should have experience in B2B SaaS envir

The role of Head of Cataloguing, Taxonomy and Data leads and continues the transformation of the Catalogue and Taxonomy Department from its original analogue and operational focus into a digitally minded and thriving multidisciplinary team that provides intellectual control for TNA's collection rega

Reporting to and partnering closely with the Group Compliance Officer & DPO, the Head of DP & AI Governance will set the strategic direction for responsible data and AI use across the enterprise. Demonstrated experience leading and developing high‑performing teams of data protection and AI governa

If you’ve shipped data/AI products in regulated environments, understand why sustainability data needs the same rigour as financial data, and want to build something category‑defining, this is your arena. Head of Data & AI – £120k - 140k – Assurance‑Grade Infrastructure – Global SaaS. A

A leading health technology firm is looking for a Head of Business Data Solutions to lead initiatives for data-driven strategies and optimisations. In this strategic role, you will bridge business and data teams, shaping requirements and designing impactful data solutions. The ideal candidate has ex

As a part of the Technical Infrastructure team, you will contribute to the architecture that powers everything users see online, from developing and maintaining Data Centers to building the next-generation of Google platforms. Lead the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of Joint Ventures (JVs), pa