Finance Business Partner

Inghams & Santa's Lapland; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent travel company based in Farnborough is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support key commercial decisions and improve financial performance. This full-time, hybrid role offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000, along with a bonus. Successful candidates should have a strong accounting background and experience in finance business partnering, with a focus on commercial insight and decision-making. Join a dynamic team committed to responsible tourism and making a positive impact.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience in finance business partnering within a consumer or travel‑led environment.
• Deep understanding of volume, pricing, yield and margin mechanics.
• Comfortable balancing trading decisions with financial control.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial performance analysis and reporting.
• Provide insights for margin improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on financial decisions.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Commercial awareness

Technical finance knowledge

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Experience with BI and data

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

The great outdoors is our happy place and it’s open all year round. Ski the slopes, walk the walks and explore the Lapland wilderness. If nature’s in your nature… if you’re itching for adventure - you’ve found your people. We are united by our shared passion for our exceptional brands – Inghams and Santa’s Lapland. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, we stay true to our commitment to our people and planet.

If you’re looking for a career that’s not just a job but a fulfilling adventure, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us. Join our team and be part of a dynamic, purpose‑driven business dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. Join us on our journey, creating extraordinary travel experiences for all.

Our vision is to be the most loved travel company in our markets, famous for customer experience and sustainable travel.

We put people at the heart of everything we do and are proud of the extensive benefits we offer.

This role is based in Farnborough, Hampshire with two days per week in the office. Our office is within walking distance of the train station and has free parking. This is a full‑time position, but we understand that work‑life balance is important, so we are open to discussion on flexible working patterns (minimum four days per week).

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + bonus

Fixed term contract for 12 months

About the role

You will be a trusted finance partner to our Commercial, Operations, Product, Contracting and leadership teams, covering commercial performance & insight; forecasting, planning & scenario analysis; month‑end & reporting; accounting, governance & regulatory reporting; and data, BI & continuous improvement. The role supports key commercial decisions including pricing strategy, promotions, capacity and trading interventions, and provides constructive challenge to commercial plans, ensuring decisions are financially sound and aligned to group objectives. You will support margin improvement initiatives across sourcing, contracting and operational efficiency, and ensure gross margin performance is fully reconciled from trading assumptions through to operational delivery and financial results, alongside supporting the monthly commercial review, providing accurate insights, analysis and recommendations to drive decision‑making.

Am I the right person?

• Commercially minded, with strong experience in finance business partnering within a consumer, retail or travel‑led environment.
• Deep understanding of volume, pricing, yield and margin mechanics.
• Strong technical finance and accounting grounding, with confidence owning P&L lines through month end and audit.
• Comfortable balancing fast‑paced trading decisions with financial control and discipline.
• Confident influencer, able to challenge and support senior stakeholders constructively.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to connect data to commercial reality.
• Experienced working with BI and data teams.
• Pragmatic, delivery‑focused and comfortable operating in a seasonal, dynamic business.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.

Sustainability and responsible tourism is at our core and our values will be close to your heart.

Diversity is to be celebrated. Life would be dreary, and change would be slow, if we all thought the same way. We challenge our ideas, each other, and our business partners – always with respect and kindness.

Inghams & Santa’s Lapland are part of Hotelplan Group, a well‑established and diverse family of specialist tour operators, with a long tradition of developing and operating market‑leading experiences. The family comprises ski and walking holidays with Inghams and Santa’s Lapland; adventure travel with Explore Worldwide; and self‑guided experts, Inntravel.

Team Finance | Locations: Farnborough, Hampshire
Remote status: Hybrid
Yearly salary: £45,000 – £50,000
Employment type: Full‑time
Closing date for applications: 12 January 2026
Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months