Finance Manager

Parkdean Resorts; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff discounts on holidays

Team member discount 30%

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial management across Holiday Home Sales, Owner Income and Property, delivering robust controls and insightful reporting.

You will coach a team of four, shape strategy, and partner with park leaders to drive commercial performance, cost control and improved margins. This role requires strong technical accounting and stakeholder management in a multi-site UK organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced multi-site environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Knowledge of Sun Systems (preferred but not essential).
• Proven track record in managing and developing a team.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of four finance professionals.
• Oversee monthly management accounts for Holiday Home Sales, Owner Income and Property.
• Maintain strong financial controls with timely reconciliations.
• Analyse variances and provide insightful commentary.
• Contribute to monthly rolling forecasts, identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner with functional leaders to offer commercial guidance.
• Support cost-efficiency initiatives and improve margins.
• Enhance reporting processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Provide support on strategic projects and ad hoc analysis.
• Uphold information security and report weaknesses or breaches.
• Prioritise health and safety and support safeguarding.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Analytical thinking

Pressure/resilience

Communication

Coaching & development

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Sun Systems

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to lead financial management and reporting across our Holiday Home Sales, Owner Income and Property functions. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure robust financial control, deliver accurate reporting, and provide meaningful insights that drive confident commercial decision-making. You’ll also lead and develop a team of four, champion process improvements, and play a key part in shaping future strategy.

What you will be doing...

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of four finance professionals, creating a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts for Holiday Home Sales, Owner Income and Property.
• Maintain strong financial controls with timely, accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse and challenge variances, providing clear, insightful commentary that influences decision making.
• Contribute to monthly rolling forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to functional leaders—offering guidance, challenge, and commercial insight.
• Support cost-efficiency initiatives and identify opportunities to improve margin performance.
• Enhance reporting processes, systems, and internal controls to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide support on strategic projects and deliver ad hoc financial analysis.
• Uphold responsibilities for information security, reporting any weaknesses or breaches.
• Take responsibility for your own health and safety and support safeguarding across the business.

About you...

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post qualification experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Knowledge of Sun Systems (preferred but not essential).
• Proven track record in managing and developing a team.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

Well, 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:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – we’ve got your back when it comes to training!
• 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 like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you.

Are we the right fit for you?

At Parkdean Resorts, every park is a place to start something great; a place where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive alongside a team that supports you every step of the way.

Our parks create meaningful memories for our guests and know that great service is more than a smile - it’s understanding the value of every moment. Because it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. Join a team that puts heart into every holiday. Be the Heart of the Park.

Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously therefore background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Roisin at [e-mail]