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 qualified Finance Analyst & Business Partner 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, manage risk and support the evaluation of commercial and revenue driving initiatives.

This pivotal role will involve: 

Support the forecasting process and the analysis of month end performance Support other areas of the business performance agenda as required including Strategic Plans, Operating Plans, capital planning and Supplier contract agreement processes Ensure integrity in the link between Finance reports and operational or performance reports e.g. Power BI & P&L Recommend improvements to functionality and capability of financial reporting systems to increase efficiency and analytical capabilities  

 
Our role categories range from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President) so you can clearly see internal development opportunities. This role is a CUK08 and is offered on a full-time permanent basis, with hybrid working in our Southampton office, 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: 

A relevant accounting qualification (fully qualified 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  Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers Extensive learning and development opportunities 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 Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme 

Please note: Being able to create unforgettable holiday happiness is a brilliant opportunity so we often receive high volumes of applications for our roles. In these cases, we may close our job adverts early and aren’t able to consider applications once this happens. 

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