Finance Partnering Senior Analyst

Carnival Cruise Line; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday company based in Southampton is seeking a Senior Analyst, Finance Partnering to support financial forecasts and commercial activities. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with management reporting experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with finance systems. Responsibilities include analysing performance drivers, collaborating with teams for revenue growth, and recommending improvements to financial systems. Competitive benefits, including hybrid work and an annual bonus, are included.

Benefits

Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)

Annual bonus

Employee discounted cruising

Health cash plan

Learning and development opportunities

Employee shares plan

Minimum 25 days leave

Qualifications

• Experience in management reporting, planning, analytics, and business partnering is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems are desirable.
• Ability to interpret financial data and make recommendations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of financial forecasts and strategic plans.
• Analyse performance drivers to influence commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on revenue initiatives.

Skills

Management reporting

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Oracle ERP/EPM

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking a fully qualified Senior Analyst, Finance Partnering to join our dynamic Finance Partnering team. This is a pivotal role supporting the commercial activities of Carnival UK, including ticketed revenue, sales, trading, and marketing. You’ll play a key part in developing financial forecasts and plans, analysing performance drivers, and providing actionable insights that shape business decisions and drive commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of financial forecasts, operating plans, and strategic plans across Carnival UK.
• Analyse and provide insight into performance drivers, helping to add value and influence commercial outcomes.
• Review financial results, support understanding of variances, and proactively identify opportunities to improve performance and manage risk.
• Collaborate with business partners and cross‑functional teams to evaluate commercial and revenue‑driving initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to financial reporting systems and processes to increase efficiency and analytical capabilities.
• Ensure integrity between finance reports and operational or performance reports (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, P&L).
• Contribute to capital planning, supplier contract agreements, and other business performance agendas.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Hands‑on experience in management reporting, planning, analytics, and business partnering.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems (Oracle ERP/EPM and Tableau desirable).
• Commercial awareness and the ability to interpret financial data, generate insights, and make recommendations to stakeholders.
• Excellent analysis, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate inputs from multiple functions efficiently and work collaboratively across teams.
• Proactive, forward‑thinking, and ready to step beyond traditional accounting.

About You

You’re more than just your CV. You’re commercially minded, analytical, and passionate about driving business performance. You thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy collaborating with others, and are ready for a step up‑whether moving out of practice or seeking a more business‑facing finance role.

About the Company

Carnival UK is a leading name in the holiday sector dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday experiences. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)
• Annual bonus
• Employee discounted cruising plus friends and family offers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and well‑being programmes
• Company‑paid health cash plan and health assessment
• In‑house occupational health help and access to digital GP
• Life assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee shares plan
• Electric car and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance, and holiday trading scheme
• Contributory defined contribution pension scheme