Finance Business Partner

at  Merlin Entertainments Corporate

What you’ll bring to the team:
A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.
Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin’s attractions and brands on a global scale, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team on a permanent basis. The role will be based at our Basingstoke office, with a hybrid element for those looking for more flexibility.
Join us in this exciting role with the Record to Report team. Here, you’ll be at the forefront of expanding our financial services, working closely with decision-makers and budget holders to ensure they have the best financial insights for strategic business decisions.
As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll lead a team of Junior Finance Business Partners, ensuring they deliver exceptional services, while developing their skills. Together with other Finance Hub departments, you’ll guarantee comprehensive financial support for your areas of responsibility. This role isn’t just about crunching numbers; you’ll be translating data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. By deeply understanding the business area you support and your stakeholders’ needs, you’ll drive impactful change and innovation in our processes.
As an ambassador of our values – we care, go together, own your craft, enjoy the ride, and drive and discover – you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Finance Hub and the broader organisation. If you’re ready to make a difference and drive excellence in financial support while embracing our core values, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Qualifications & Experience:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
• Proven and demonstrable business partnering experience
• Good analytical ability with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present plans to support business decisions to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Proven ability to explain financial concepts to non finance people
• Financial Performance Analysis and Spend Management
• Budgeting and Forecasting management
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, influencing, and negotiating skills
• Detail focused with strong organisation and planning skills
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• High personal levels of motivation and delivery orientated focus
• A proactive, forward-looking and challenging mindset
• Strong team management and leadership, able to drive partnerships with networks and relationships across the business
• Experience in coaching/mentoring team members to develop their skills

Benefits:
We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.

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