Senior Finance Business Partner

22 hours ago

Poole, United Kingdom Midway Full time

What you'll bring to the team:
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling 4-month adventure? We're seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Finance Business Partner, focusing on the vibrant world of Merlin Entertainments Gateway Attractions, Rest of UK

This exciting opportunity will allow you to dive into the heart of our business, comprising 3 awesome Merlin brands: LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Dungeons, and SEA LIFE and partnering with 10 phenomenal attractions across the length and breadth of the UK in coastal sites from Loch Lomond to Weymouth and city centre locations in Edinburgh, Manchester, and York.

Gateway UK Finance is the powerhouse behind our division’s financial strategy and framework. We're all about establishing, coordinating, and delivering financial brilliance to ensure our attractions shine bright. As part of our team, you'll be the driving force behind our financial success, providing key insights, support, and partnership to our regional directors, leadership team, and beyond.

Joining us from mid-June to mid-September, at a crucial time in the budget planning calendar you'll be leading the process as the main point of reference for the region, influencing key decisions and providing Divisional-level presentation support. This fixed term/secondment opportunity offers fantastic exposure to truly showcase your talents and broaden your experience, building your reputation and skills as a credible and strategic financial leader.

**You’ll be responsible for**:

- Conducting critical assessments of financial forecasts to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes and to determine the appropriate course of action and to enhance the performance of our attractions.
- Utilize your foresight to predict future trends and develop profit protection plans as part of the forecasting process.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on financial matters and commercial decision-making, leveraging your expertise to drive success.
- Supporting the business through the review of monthly results and KPIs, driving discussions in Business Reviews to address key issues.
- Collaborating closely with regional directors and leadership teams to monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintaining transparent communication and strong working relationships with Gateway UK and Group finance teams to facilitate collaboration and alignment.
- Driving the development of finance capabilities throughout the team and wider finance community, fostering continuous learning and growth.
- Overseeing line management for 1 Junior Finance Business Partner and 1 Finance Administrator.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Qualified accountant with a passion for numbers.
- Masterful financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Excel and HFM wizardry to wrangle data like a pro.
- Deep understanding of visitor attraction operations and business levers (desirable)
- Ability to influence and coordinate deliverables across sites.
- Technical prowess and a knack for turning data into value.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- A collaborative spirit that thrives in a dynamic environment.

**Benefits**:

- 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
- 40% off LEGO online
- Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
- Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world

Pay Range: Competitive

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