Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 06 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2024 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL |
| Company: | Bourne Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req58965 |
Summary
Finance Business Partner – Commercial
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid)
Annual Salary + Bonus and Benefits
Haven is searching for a Finance Business Partner with a commercial finance focus.
This role involves providing financial analysis and strategic guidance to the Haven Commercial team and operators to achieve trading objectives and profit targets. Responsibilities include reviewing Haven Fleet operations, translating plans into financial metrics, and supporting decision-making. Additionally, you'll have 1 direct report.
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Head Office in Hemel Hempstead, with an expectation of three days per week onsite and the remainder working remotely.
Your Opportunity:
To learn, develop and become an expert in a key area of the business by:
- Analysing and comprehending end-to-end financials for revenue streams, including site fee income, caravan sales, holidays, and other trading initiatives.
- Understanding and analysing relevant KPIs and metrics to provide comprehensive insights for top-line performance.
- Providing guidance and input into decision-making based on gained insights, ensuring clear communication of financial metrics to stakeholders.
- Fostering a risk-intelligent culture by appropriately challenging the business and identifying issues.
- Understanding financial statement components and Fleet management processes to assess financial position effectively.
- Assimilating diverse datasets and communicate Fleet position and impact on business objectives clearly.
- Hosting business reviews and provide insights for managing financial and operational risks and opportunities.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to develop annual budgets aligned with business strategy.
- Monitoring financial performance against budgets and forecasts continuously.
- Providing financial expertise for strategic initiatives, identifying and addressing potential risks or opportunities.
- Providing input into periodic reporting and attend meetings to meet stakeholder requirements and provide insights to senior management.
What we’d like you to bring:
- Strong grasp of accounting principles and their impact on operations.
- Ability to analyse operational decisions' financial effects.
- Knowledge of accounting standards, tax, and compliance.
- Familiarity with diverse business operations and revenue streams.
- Effective collaboration with stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills for conveying complex financial information.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and time management.
- Aptitude for identifying value-creating opportunities.
- Post Qualified experience within a Professional Accounting/Finance qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA
- Experience in cross-functional teamwork and leadership.
- Ability to develop and implement strategic financial plans aligned with business objectives.
- Initiative, integrity, and engagement to ensure financial compliance and culture.
What’s In It For You?
- Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
- Annual bonus
- 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena ,London
- Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
- Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)
Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.
What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.
We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on Park, or at external events.
What can you expect during the recruitment process?
The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk.