Finance Partnering Analyst (qualified)

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)

Annual bonus

Employee discounts on cruises

Extensive learning and development programs

Health benefits including a company-paid health cash plan

Life assurance and parental leave

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking a Finance Partnering Analyst to join their Finance Business Partnering team in Southampton. This role involves overseeing planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, providing insights and recommendations to enhance financial reporting systems. The position offers hybrid working and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• A relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in management reporting, planning, or analytics.
• Ability to coordinate inputs from multiple functions efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the forecasting process and analyze month-end performance.
• Assist with Strategic Plans, Operating Plans, and capital planning.
• Ensure integrity between Finance reports and operational reports.

Skills

Management reporting

Planning

Analytics

Communication

Presentation

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

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Job Description

Carnival UK is a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our customers. Our success is built on diverse talents and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are seeking a Finance Partnering Analyst to bring insights and expertise to our finance department.

Role Overview

This role is part of the Finance Business Partnering team, overseeing planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for a business function within Carnival UK. The key responsibilities include providing reliable, timely, and accurate financial analysis, reviewing results, supporting understanding of performance drivers and variances, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the forecasting process and analyze month-end performance.
• Assist other areas of the business performance agenda, including Strategic Plans, Operating Plans, capital planning, and supplier contract processes.
• Ensure integrity between Finance reports and operational/performance reports (e.g., Power BI & P&L).
• Recommend improvements to financial reporting systems to enhance efficiency and analytical capabilities.

This role is classified as CUK08, offered on a full-time, permanent basis with hybrid working in Southampton, including up to two days from home.

Qualifications and Skills

• A relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in management reporting, planning, or analytics.
• Ability to coordinate inputs from multiple functions efficiently.
• Excellent analysis, communication, and presentation skills.
• Commercial awareness and business knowledge.

Application Guidance

We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences, whether or not you meet every requirement. If you're passionate about finance and eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Joining Carnival UK means being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. We offer:

• Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home).
• Annual bonus.
• Employee discounts on cruises and special offers for friends and family.
• Extensive learning and development programs.
• Wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Health benefits including a company-paid health cash plan and digital GP access.
• Life assurance, parental leave, employee share plans, and more.

Please note: Due to high application volumes, we may close the role early and cannot accept applications after closure.

Additional Information

Our culture supports safe, sustainable, and compliant operations, celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to be Travel’s Employer of Choice by delivering extraordinary travel experiences and fostering a distinctive culture.