Job Description
Carnival UK are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our customers. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking Financial Planning and Analytics to bring fresh insights and expertise to our finance department.
Role Overview
This role is part of the Reporting & Analytics team which oversee the delivery of central reporting, analysis and coordination of Forecasting and Planning for finance and the wider business functions. Key requirements are to provide reliable, timely, accurate and insightful reporting and analytics to the wider business functions, ensuring consistency and governance. Review consolidated financial results and forecasts to support and challenge understanding of performance drivers. Governance of data and reports used for management performance reporting and analytics, providing advice and guidance to the wider business functions on reporting and analytics capabilities. Support other areas of the business performance agenda as required including Strategic and Operating Plan processes. Design, develop and interpret financial models and reports, including long term strategic modelling capabilities.
This pivotal role will involve:
* Review of consolidated financial results and forecasts for accuracy and integrity, ensuring commentaries support understanding of performance drivers, proactively challenging and identifying areas for further investigation to the Finance Business Partner Team to drive improved performance management and manage risk
* Design and build performance management reports, ensuring governance and compliance with business rules, and providing advice and guidance to the wider business functions on reporting and analytics capabilities
* Design, develop and evolve strategic modelling capabilities, using commercial acumen to establish driver-based scenario analytics to support business decision making, working closely with finance to share insight and support the business
* Provide ad-hoc consolidated analysis and insight to support decision making
This role is positioned at CUK8 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.
What You’ll Bring
Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We’re looking for:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
* Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems (Oracle EPM desirable)
* Experience in a management reporting, FP&A function
* Ability to effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate
* Ability to work unsupervised and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines
* Relevant IT Competency
* Commercial awareness / business knowledge
* Good analysis, communication and presentation skills
* Proactive, problem solver with the ability to add value
Here’s What We Offer
* Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
* Annual bonus
* Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
* Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
* Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
* Extensive learning and development opportunities
* Employee-led networks
* Employee Assistance and Wellbeing 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
* Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
* Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
* Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
* A friendly welcome with help settling in
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