Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

loveholidays; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the travel sector is seeking a qualified accountant for their Commercial Finance team in London. This role involves financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in budgeting and forecasting, contributing to the company's mission of providing unmatched value to customers.

Benefits

Company pension contributions at 5%

Individualised training budget

Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends

25 days of holidays per annum

Ability to buy and sell annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years post qualification experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed financial analysis and support strategic decision making.
• Work with business teams to ensure they have the right KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Why loveholidays?

At loveholidays - we trailblaze together. We’re on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers’ unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers’ personal holiday expert - the smart way to get away.

We’re using progressive tech to drive cutting-edge innovation and open the world to everyone. Within our Commercial and Support teams, you'll find a place to accelerate your growth by actively seeking learning opportunities and carving your own path. You'll create impact for our future by owning projects and shaping the business strategy to reach shared goals, all within our enhanced international community of collaborative and passionate teams.

About the team

Our Commercial Finance team plays a crucial role in driving the success of the business by managing budgets, forecasting performance, and providing strategic insights. We ensure financial stability and support our business partners in decision-making.

The impact you’ll have:

To support loveholidays’ mission to open the world to everyone, this business partnering position will be instrumental in working with key stakeholders across marketing, supply, offline sales, revenue management, trading and other finance teams. This is a fast-paced role and requires a structured thinker and strong problem solver.

The role is based in Hammersmith, London and will report to the Senior Commercial Finance Manager.

Your day-to-day:

• Proactively work with business teams to ensure they have the right KPIs to measure performance
  
  

• Provide detailed financial analysis including creation of financial models to support strategic and operational decision making
  
  

• Offer insights into financial performance, identifying trends and opportunities, recommending actions to improve performance and presenting to senior finance and business stakeholders
  
  

• Partner with and challenge the business during preparation of Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Budgets
  
  

• Support the month end process by providing commercial insight and commentary, and assessing risks and opportunities
  
  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects

Your skillset:

• Qualified Accountant (minimum 2+ years post qual)
  
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

• Proficient in financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting
  
  

• Excellent stakeholder management experience
  
  

• Organised, task focused and will go the extra mile to get things done

Perks:

• Company pension contributions at 5%
  
  

• Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up
  
  

• Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends
  
  

• 25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service, up to a maximum 30 days per annum
  
  

• Ability to buy and sell annual leave
  
  

• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care vouchers
  
  

At loveholidays, we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey.

The interview journey:

• TA Screening - 30 mins

• 1st Stage with Senior Finance Manager (45mins)

• 2nd Stage with Head of Business Partnering and Senior Finance Manager with case study presentation (1hr) and with representatives from the business (30mins)

• 3rd Stage with VP of Commercial Finance (30mins)