Finance Manager: Strategic Partner & Team Leader

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

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.