Finance Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK leisure and hospitality sector seeks a Management Accountant to enhance financial performance and drive strategic business decisions. The successful candidate will lead financial reporting processes, conduct in-depth financial analyses, and engage tightly with cross-functional teams. With a focus on professional development and significant impact, this role offers an opportunity for career growth in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Opportunity to work within a dynamic team

Support for professional development

Chance to impact financial performance

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Experience in a management accounts role in a similar-sized business.
• Strong background in financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end P&L close process.
• Analyse financial data and produce financial models.
• Develop team members and lead transformation projects.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Control

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

ERPx

Job description

• Career Growth, Collaborative Environment
• Established business

About Our Client

This company is a well-established leader in the UK leisure and hospitality industry, renowned for offering family-friendly holiday experiences. With multiple locations across the country, they provide accommodation, entertainment, and activities designed to create memorable stays for their guests. The organisation has a rich heritage and continues to evolve, balancing tradition with innovation to remain a top choice for holidaymakers.

Job Description

• Management Accounting & Reporting:
• Lead the weekly, month-end, and year-end P&L close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of journals. Prepare management accounts, review financial variances, and provide performance insights. Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning process in collaboration with operational teams.
• Financial Analysis:
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, recommend actions, and produce ad-hoc analyses and financial models to assist in decision-making.
• Cost Control & Efficiency:
• Monitor business costs and drive efficiency improvements across departments to optimise financial performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as a business partner by providing financial guidance to departmental heads. Present reports to non-finance teams and senior leadership, ensuring a clear understanding of financial implications.
• Compliance & Controls:
• Ensure a strong internal control environment, including compliance with regulations and standards, as well as completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Mentor and develop junior team members, contribute to the improvement of team structure, responsibilities, processes, and continuous development.
• Ad Hoc Projects:
• Lead or support finance transformation projects, providing financial insights to facilitate informed business decisions.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, alongside experience in a management accounts role within a similarly sized business. You should have a strong background in planning, reporting, and financial analysis, with advanced Excel skills for data analysis and financial modelling. Familiarity with ERP systems, such as ERPx, is essential, along with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, proactive, and confident, with a detail-oriented approach that allows for effective process improvements. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will be working closely with both resort finance teams and office teams to build effective relationships.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing team
• A chance to make a significant impact on financial performance and business decision-making
• Support for your professional development