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 Senior Finance Analyst – Reporting & Analytics to bring fresh insights and expertise to our finance department.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING .

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

• Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Experience of a management reporting, planning and analytics function.
• Hyperion systems experience or equivalent Oracle based system desirable, with strong excel skills
• A high level of commercial awareness and 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.

ABOUT US

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.
No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.
Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.

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 of the Senior Finance Analyst are to provide reliable, timely, accurate and insightful reporting and analytics to the wider business functions, ensuring consistency and governance.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Design, develop and interpret financial models and reports, including long term strategic modelling capabilities
• Review 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
• Support other areas of the business performance agenda as required including Month End reporting, in year Forecasting, Strategic and Operating Plan processes
• 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

This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time-time permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

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:

• 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 i