Finance Manager: Growth, Insight & Team Leadership

Parkdean Resorts; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Holiday/employee discounts

Team member discount 30%

Brand discounts

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial management across Holiday Home Sales, Owner Income, and Property functions. You will manage a four-person team, drive robust controls, and deliver insightful reporting to support commercial decisions.

The role demands post-qualification accounting experience and a strong track record in leadership within a multi-site environment. You will partner with senior leaders to drive margins and lead process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (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, fostering 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 insightful commentary for decision making.
• Contribute to monthly rolling forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to functional leaders, offering guidance and commercial insight.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Under pressure

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

Sun Systems

Job description

Parkdean Resorts is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial management across Holiday Home Sales, Owner Income, and Property functions. You will manage a four-person team, drive robust controls, and deliver insightful reporting to support commercial decisions.

The role demands post-qualification accounting experience and a strong track record in leadership within a multi-site environment. You will partner with senior leaders to drive margins and lead process improvements.