Senior Finance Analyst - Cruise Trading

TUI; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company based in the UK is looking for a Senior Finance Analyst in Cruise Trading. This role involves managing financial oversight and analysis to enhance business results. The ideal candidate will have an accounting qualification, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and BOXI. You will be responsible for Cruise Revenue management, support the development of long-term financial plans, and produce analytical reports while collaborating with the commercial trading team. This position is a wonderful opportunity to grow in a diverse and supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Discretionary bonus schemes

Generous travel benefits

Extensive health & well-being support

Flexible working environment

Access to TUI Learning Hub

Opportunities for intercultural collaboration

Participation in local charity initiatives

Qualifications

• Completed accounting qualification.
• Excellent analytical abilities to manipulate large datasets.
• Proactive attitude and self-motivation to tackle challenges independently.
• Excellent organizational skills for meeting multiple deadlines.
• Superior Excel skills and experience using BOXI.
• Strong collaborative skills with process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cruise Revenue and Variable costs.
• Support the Head of Commercial Finance in developing long-term plans.
• Produce weekly trading reports and drive reporting improvements.
• Take ownership of Cruise Margins reporting.
• Assist in accurate pricing decisions for new seasons.
• Serve as trusted advisor to the cruise trading team.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Proactive attitude

Excellent organizational skills

Collaborative approach

Excel skills

Experience with BOXI

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

As a Senior Finance Analyst in Cruise Trading, you'll be the key interface between the Cruise commercial trading team and finance, providing financial oversight and analysis to maximize business results.

With nearly three decades of sailing experience, Marella Cruises is well established as the UK's second-largest cruise line, offering voyages to 125 destinations worldwide.

The role will be published until January 9th, 2026.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, discretionary bonus schemes, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more.
• Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment.
• A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.
• Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams.
• Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Manage Cruise Revenue and Variable costs areas, including month-end processes, variance analysis & commentary, forecasting, cashflow & balance sheet management.
• Support the Head of Commercial Finance in developing the 3-year plan, analysing long-term passenger assumptions and revenue progression planning.
• Lead the production and analysis of weekly trading reports, including process improvements to both MI and Excel reports. This role will be the financial lead in building reports in Business Objects (BOXI) and liaising with central MI team to drive improvements.
• Take ownership of Cruise Margins within MI, becoming the expert in how we report on margins within Cruise.
• Support the trading team in making accurate pricing decisions for new seasons and prepare presentations for senior management approval.
• Serve as the main point of contact and trusted advisor to the cruise trading team, providing insights and analysis for key decision-making.

ABOUT YOU

• You have completed accounting qualification.
• You possess excellent analytical abilities that enable you to manipulate large datasets effectively.
• You bring a proactive attitude and self-motivation to tackle challenges independently.
• You demonstrate excellent organizational skills that help you meet multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• You have excellent Excel skills and previous experience using BOXI.
• You contribute to team success through your collaborative approach and process improvement experience.

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