Finance Analyst (Reporting & Analytics)

Job Description

Carnival UK are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our customers. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Qualified Finance Analyst to bring fresh insights and expertise to our finance department.

Role Overview

This role is part of the Reporting & Analytics team in relation to central reporting, analysis and coordination of Forecasting and Planning for our G&A (Shoreside overhead costs). Key requirements of the Finance Analyst are to provide reliable, timely, accurate and insightful reporting and analytics to the wider business functions, ensuring consistency and governance.

This pivotal role will involve:

1. Act as a subject matter expert for CUK G&A, providing finance and the wider business insightful reporting and analysis with clear, concise summary commentary.
2. Review consolidated financial results and forecasts to support and challenge understanding of performance drivers and identifying areas for further investigation to drive improved performance management and manage risk.
3. Propose and implement improvements in reporting and forecasting through the design and development of process improvements and Hyperion planning tool development.
4. Provide ad-hoc CUK analysis and insights to support business decision making.

This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

What You'll Bring

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:

1. Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
2. Experience of a management reporting, planning and analytics function.
3. Hyperion systems experience or equivalent Oracle based system desirable, with strong excel skills.
4. A high level of commercial awareness and business knowledge.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

1. Excellent communication and presentation skills, confident in dealing with multiple functions and stakeholders.
2. Effective problem-solving skills – adaptable and flexible when dealing with ambiguity.
3. Ability to drive performance discussions by finding opportunities and managing risk.

Application Guidance

Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you’re passionate about finance and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Working with us means more than just a role in finance. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Here’s what we offer:

1. Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers.
2. Annual bonus.
3. Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme.
4. Recognition scheme with prizes and awards.
5. Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers.
6. Extensive learning and development opportunities.
7. Employee-led networks.
8. Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes.
9. Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment.
10. In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP.
11. Life Assurance.
12. Parental and adoption leave.
13. Employee Shares Plan.
14. Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes.
15. Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals.
16. Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal.
17. Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme.
18. A friendly welcome with help settling in.

Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.

#Job Functions: Accounting / Auditing; Finance

About Us

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise. No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people. Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.