Finance Business Partner

3 months ago


Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Haven Full time

FinanceBusiness Partner – Commercial
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid)
Annual Salary + Bonus and Benefits


Haven is searching for a Finance Business Partner with a commercial financefocus.

This roleinvolves providing financial analysis and strategic guidance to the HavenCommercial team and operators to achieve trading objectives and profit targets.Responsibilities include reviewing Haven Fleet operations, translating plansinto financial metrics, and supporting decision-making. Additionally, you'llhave 1 direct report.

Thisis 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 workingremotely.

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 InIt 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 andfriends
- 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 opportunitiessuch 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 beautifulseaside 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. AtHaven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses onvaluing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness andtransparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be theirauthentic selves. 
We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will bespent 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 orskills test, depending on the role.



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