Finance Analyst

Glow Beauty on Demand; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial service provider in Sunderland is seeking a Finance Analyst. This entry-level role focuses on the Purchase-to-Pay process, involves delivering financial insights, and supports process improvements. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in Accounts Payable. Benefits include employee discounts and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday discounts for employees

Team member discounts

Various brand discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working with data and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with stakeholders to enhance financial processes.
• Delivering analytical insights for accurate financial reporting.
• Tracking performance against financial KPIs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Finance Analyst who's curious, detail-driven, and ready to make an impact. If you love turning data into insights, finding smarter ways to do things, and working with great people across the business - this could be the perfect next step for you.

You'll start by owning the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, so experience in this area is key. From there, you'll dive into a variety of financial operations - from reporting and process improvement to system optimisation and cross-team projects.

Your work will help us boost efficiency, sharpen data accuracy, and empower better decision-making right across the organisation.

Why Parkdean Resorts?

Besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• You're never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits to your favourite local gyms, we've got deals on lots of brands just for you.

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

Your responsibilities

• Partnering with stakeholders to understand and enhance end-to-end financial processes, with a focus on data integrity and process efficiency.
• Delivering weekly analytical insights to support accurate cost allocation and high-quality financial reporting.
• Tracking performance against financial KPIs and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Investigating and resolving cost coding anomalies and supporting automation initiatives to improve data accuracy.
• Facilitating cross-functional collaboration to resolve financial queries and ensure alignment on reporting and forecasting.
• Reviewing financial data to ensure alignment with budget and pricing agreements.
• Supporting system and process enhancements across finance and IT platforms, with a focus on streamlining workflows and reducing manual intervention.
• Producing timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc financial reports to support decision-making.
• Promoting a culture of professionalism, performance, and continuous improvement within the Finance team.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working with data and financial systems.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Advanced Excel user with a focus on streamlining data workflows and improving accuracy.

Additional notes

Whatever you do, please don’t filter yourself out! We are often flexible when considering an applicant's skills and experience for a role. So, don't be put off if you don't tick all the boxes.

Are we the right fit for you?

At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance. We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We're Parkdean people, and we do everything we can to ensure our guests and owners create amazing memories.

Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We're an ACCA accredited employer and are committed to ensuring ACCA students, affiliates and members have the right skills, ethics, and competences to add value and drive the business forward.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Home Health Care Services

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