Finance Business Partner - Caribbean Travel

The Moorings; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the yacht charter industry is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on leveraging financial data to drive strategic improvements while managing a diverse team across international locations. The partner will enhance decision-making through insightful reporting and profitability analysis, ensuring impactful contributions to the company's operations in the Caribbean. With a flexible hybrid working model, the position offers a unique blend of finance work alongside travel opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual review

Management bonus scheme

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Proven track record working internationally and/or operationally focused environments.
• Business-savvy with experience translating numbers into action.
• Comfortable presenting insights to senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and encourage a team of 3 direct and 4 indirect reports.
• Develop critical metrics to monitor performance across regional bases.
• Analyse profitability, pricing, and margin data for operational improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Communication

Excel

Problem Solving

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Caribbean Travel

At The Moorings and Sunsail, we plan and deliver fantastic yacht charters across the world. We have an abiding passion for sailing, taking yachting holidays to the next level across the most spectacular destinations worldwide which keep our customers coming back again and again!

The secret to our success within the yacht industry lies in our exceptional teams, we are united by the same purpose, to have fun while creating extraordinary experiences on the water.

We're looking for a Finance Business Partner to join the team! Reporting to the VP of Finance in the UK, you'll be passionate about using financial data and insights to drive strategic value and operational improvement. In this role, you'll work closely with our Caribbean team, offering you a rare opportunity to mix high-impact finance work with regular in-person collaboration across some of the world's most breathtaking locations.
What we'll offer:

• Competitive salary with annual review related to performance
• Management bonus scheme
• 25 days leave per annum plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model from our Surbiton Head Office
• Various employee discounts and offers

What you'll do:

You'll play a key leadership role in our finance team, managing people, data, and performance. Your work will shape how we operate in the Caribbean, helping Base Managers and senior leaders make better decisions grounded in financial insight.

• Lead and encourage a team of 3 direct and 4 indirect reports (Caribbean and India-based)
• Develop and improve critical metrics to monitor performance across regional bases
• Deliver clear, insightful reporting - from monthly packs to annual budgets and forecasts
• Partner with base managers to review financials, challenge assumptions, and spot opportunities for operational improvements
• Analyse profitability, pricing, and margin data, covering everything from yacht maintenance to resort dining
• Support with justifications for increased investment, and influence financial operations across the region
• Become our go-to "super user" for forecasting systems and tools like Power BI

What you'll bring:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with proven track record working internationally and/or in operational focussed environments
• Commercially minded and business-savvy with the experience of translating numbers into action
• Excellent communicator with strong leadership skills to engage your team and colleagues
• Advanced Excel user (pivot tables, macros, nested formulas); Power BI and SAP exposure a bonus
• Comfortable communicating insights in PowerPoint to senior audiences
• Willing to travel for 3-4 weeks at a time, 3-4 times per year across the Caribbean

We believe people perform best when they can be their true selves and diverse teams drive better results. We're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

Travelopia ensures an inclusive workplace for all. If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us here: [e-mail]

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