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Head of Business Partnering, Hertfordshire
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Client:
Haven
Location:
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
09654b1202cf
Job Views:
2
Posted:
23.05.2025
Expiry Date:
07.07.2025
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Job Description:
Head of Business Partnering – Retail & Operations
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid)
Annual Salary + Bonus and Benefits
Haven seeks a Head of Business Partnering - Retail & Operations to lead the finance business partnering division across all 4 Haven park regions and retail operations.
This pivotal leadership role involves providing insightful financial analysis, strategic guidance, and actionable recommendations for the 4 park regions and retail teams. The Head of Business Partnering ensures effective collaboration with operations directors and retail teams to surpass financial objectives and drive strategic initiatives. Reporting to the COO, you will oversee a team of 6 direct reports.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of 3-4 days per week at our Head Office in Hemel Hempstead and occasional park visits.
Your Opportunity:
* Establishing processes, tools, and methodologies for Park FBPs to review and analyze financials, KPIs, and metrics, ensuring accurate performance assessment.
* Utilizing insights to guide decision-making with ODs and COO, presenting financial metrics clearly for all stakeholders.
* Fostering a risk-intelligent culture by challenging the business and identifying issues promptly.
* Understanding financial statement fundamentals to analyze data, collaborate, and solve performance issues.
* Hosting regular meetings with the wider business, involving Finance Business Partners to present insights on performance, risks, opportunities, and financial implications.
* Collaborating with stakeholders to develop annual budgets aligned with business strategy.
* Providing leadership for team development and building cross-business relationships.
* Developing a suite of regular reports with finance and BI teams for universal business use.
* Providing financial expertise in strategic initiatives, including tax and working capital considerations, and translating operational metrics into financial KPIs.
* Identifying and addressing finance risks or opportunities collaboratively.
* Contributing to periodic reporting and attending business meetings to provide senior management insights.
What we’d like you to bring:
* Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles.
* Insight into operational impacts on financial metrics.
* Familiarity with accounting standards, financial reporting, tax, and compliance.
* Proficient team management skills, fostering inclusivity and career development.
* Collaborative approach with stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills, simplifying complex financial information.
* Ability to translate financial analysis into understandable narratives.
* Proficiency in data analysis tools.
* Effective time management skills.
* Ability to identify value-creating opportunities.
* Professional qualification in Accounting/Finance.
* Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration.
* Leadership qualities to drive initiatives and influence decisions.
* Experience in strategic financial planning.
* Integrity, transparency, and high ethical standards.
* High engagement to promote a strong financial culture.
* Focus on stakeholder financial needs.
What’s In It For You?
* Holiday allowance that increases with service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
* Annual bonus
* 20% discount on Haven and Warner Hotels holidays for you, family, and friends
* Wellbeing support
* Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena, London
* Exclusive discounts with partners
* Career development opportunities including apprenticeships and degrees
* Enhanced family-friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria apply)
Who are we?
We’re part of the Bourne Leisure family, including Haven & Warner Hotels, with 9,000 team members across 39 seaside locations, headquartered in Hemel Hempstead.
What’s it like to work with us?
Our culture, called 'Breath of Fresh Air', values and supports our teams. We prioritize openness and transparency, allowing everyone to be authentic. We operate a hybrid working model, with 50% of work at the office, occasionally on Park or at events.
What can you expect during the recruitment process?
The process may involve up to 3 stages, including a presentation or skills test, depending on the role.
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