Senior Finance Analyst & Business Partner - 12mths FTC

Carnival; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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 a Finance Partnering Senior Analyst to bring fresh insights and expertise to our finance department.

Role Overview

This role is part of the Finance Business Partnering team, overseeing the planning, forecasting and performance analysis for a business function within Carnival UK. The key requirements are to supply reliable, timely and accurate analysis of our financials to finance business partners and the wider business functions. You will be required to review financial results & support understanding of performance drivers and variances, proactively identifying opportunities to improve performance and manage risk.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Business partnering with curiosity, commerciality and integrity.
• Support other areas of the business performance agenda as required including Strategic Plans, Operating Plans and Supplier contract agreement processes.
• Review financial results and support understanding of performance drivers and variances, proactively identifying opportunities to improve performance and manage risk.
• Recommend improvements to functionality and capability of financial reporting systems to increase efficiency and analytical capabilities.

What you’ll Bring

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We’re looking for:

• A relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience of a management reporting, planning or analytics function.

About You: The ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You’re someone who brings:

• Ability to co-ordinate inputs from multiple functions efficiently.
• Excellent analysis, communication, and presentation skills.
• Commercial awareness / business knowledge.

Application Guidance

Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you’re passionate about finance and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Working with us means more than just a role in finance. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Here’s what we offer:

• Home and office-based hybrid working (up to 2 days from home).
• Annual bonus.
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards.
• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers.
• 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.
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme.
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme.
• A friendly welcome with help settling in.