Lead Finance Analyst

At Parkdean Resorts, we're passionate about creating amazing memories for our holidaymakers - and that starts behind the scenes with talented teams who help keep our business running efficiently. We're looking for a Lead Finance Analyst to join our Finance Shared Services team in a newly created role that's central to strengthening the quality, consistency and impact of financial reporting across the business.
As Lead Finance Analyst, you'll be responsible for overseeing all scheduled reporting produced by the Finance Analyst team, ensuring reports are accurate, timely and deliver meaningful insight to support decision-making. You'll lead the development of new reporting frameworks, dashboards and analytical tools, while championing process improvements that enhance efficiency and data quality.
What you will be doing...

Leading the delivery, maintenance and enhancement of financial and KPI reporting across Finance Shared Services.
Overseeing the reporting schedule for the Finance Analyst team, ensuring deadlines and stakeholder expectations are consistently met.
Developing insightful dashboards, reports and analytical outputs that help drive business performance.
Owning and delivering the team's continuous improvement roadmap, ensuring initiatives are coordinated and completed to a high standard.
Supporting, coaching and developing Finance Analysts to help them achieve their potential.
Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual effort and enhance reporting accuracy.
Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure reporting meets evolving business needs.
Producing periodic and ad-hoc reporting and analysis for senior management and internal stakeholders.
Promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement across the team.

A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to present complex data in a clear and compelling way.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.
Proven team management experience (minimum 3 years)
A track record of delivering process improvements that have enhanced efficiency, accuracy or reporting quality.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the confidence to manage competing priorities.
A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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:

The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks - we've got your back when it comes to training!
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.
Are we the right fit for you?
At Parkdean Resorts, every park is a place to start something great; a place where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive alongside a team that supports you every step of the way.
Our parks create meaningful memories for our guests and know that great service is more than a smile - it's understanding the value of every moment. Because it's not just what we do, it's who we are. Join a team that puts heart into every holiday. Be the Heart of the Park.
Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously therefore 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 as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Roisin at #####

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