Finance Manager

Are you a confident finance leader ready to make a real commercial impact? We’re looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial management and reporting across our Holiday Sales, Retail, and Central Support functions. You’ll ensure strong financial control, deliver accurate reporting, and provide the insightful analysis that drives smart decision-making. Leading a team of four, you’ll champion process improvements and empower your team to produce high-quality, reliable outputs. So, why Parkdean Resorts? Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:    You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority.    A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.    A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.    Score awesome discounts From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you.  We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.  What you will be doing... Manage and develop a team of four, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across finance and operational teams. Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts for Holiday Sales, Retail, and Central cost areas. Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining strong financial controls and compliance. Review and challenge variances, providing clear commentary and actionable insights. Input into rolling monthly forecasted outturn, highlighting areas of risk and opportunity. Act as a key finance partner to Holiday Sales, Retail, and Central function leaders, providing financial guidance and challenge. Support cost efficiency initiatives and identify opportunities for margin improvement. Drive improvements in reporting processes, systems, and controls. Support strategic projects and ad hoc analysis as required. Some of the skills and experience we are looking for...Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA   Experience of face paced and multi-site Business  Strong management accounting and financial analysis skills.   Sun systems knowledge preferred   Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Whatever you do, please don’t filter yourself out We are often flexible when considering an applicant’s skills and experience for a role. So, don’t be put off if you don’t tick all the boxes.   Are we the right fit for you? At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance.   We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re Parkdean people, and we do everything we can to ensure our guests and owners create amazing memories. Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.  We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests, please contact Holly at Holly.Baldwin@parkdean-resorts.com PandoLogic. Keywords: Finance Manager, Location: Sunderland, ENG - SR1 1DH