What you'll bring to the team
At Merlin, we're all about creating unforgettable experiences — and that starts behind the scenes. Our highly engaged and trusted finance team partners with project delivery to maximise value for money and ensure the successful delivery of major capital projects across Europe. Through robust cost and risk management, innovative thinking, and strong relationships, we help shape decisions that bring Merlin's world-class attractions to life.
We're now looking for a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to support the delivery of high-value, complex capital projects. Acting as a key advisor to Project Delivery teams, you'll provide challenge, insight, and financial leadership from project inception through to completion and handover.
Key responsibilities include:
* Partnering with Project Delivery teams throughout the full project lifecycle – from budgeting and planning through to completion and close-out.
* Delivering robust budgets, tracking and reporting spend and contingency movements, and managing project risks and opportunities.
* Supporting cost optimisation through effective challenge during planning, costing, and tendering phases, ensuring assumptions are sound and value for money is achieved.
* Designing and delivering financial and non-financial analysis and insight to support key decisions on budget, timetable, and scope.
* Ensuring compliance with the Merlin Magic Making (MMM) and Group policies, processes, and controls – including ownership of financial due diligence on suppliers.
* Coordinating input from cross-functional stakeholders on key assumptions impacting capital costs.
* Managing project close and ensuring a smooth handover to operational finance and internal clients.
Qualifications & Experience
* Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
* Exceptional communicator, able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively
* Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a drive for continuous improvement
* Advanced Excel skills with a demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly
* Experience within construction, infrastructure, or project-based environments, desirable
* Open to occasional domestic and international travel, to visit sites or attractions
Benefits
* A competitive annual salary
* 28 days holiday (33 including bank holidays)
* 'Enjoy the Ride' Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones
* Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year's service
* Company bonus
* Private pension scheme
* 40% discount online off LEGO
* 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Plus, many more…
Pay Range
Competitive