business manager London, England
Job description
Finance Business Partner
Poole / Chertsey / London
A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.
We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team. This role can be based at either our Poole Head Office office, our Merlin Technical Hub in Chertsey, or our London offices on the South Bank or at Madame Tussauds London, and reports into the Senior Finance Business Partner - Corporate on a permanent basis. The salary on offer is c. £55,000 per annum based on your skills and experience.
About the Role
Join us as a Finance Business Partner at Merlin Entertainments and shape the future! Drive top-notch business targets, challenge the norm, and provide valuable insights for efficiency. Be a trusted advisor with your exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills. Embrace the Merlin Way with ownership, innovation, and a love for fun.
You'll deliver departmental objectives and budgets, collaborate with the Finance Hub for accurate reporting, and support complex analysis. Developing cost centre reporting for our global technology division, you'll lead review sessions with stakeholders, and enhance governance for project accounting. Your proactive approach will capitalise on opportunities and mitigate risks.
If you're ready to make a significant impact and be part of an innovative team, join us and together we'll create memorable experiences, bringing joy to millions worldwide!
About You…
- You will be ideally educated at degree level
- You are ACA/ACCA/CIMA Part or Fully-Qualified
- You have proven and demonstrable business partnering experience or technical role within a Shared Service environment
- You can demonstrate good analytical ability with a good attention to detail
- You have good communication skills with the ability to present plans to support business decisions to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- You will ideally have experience in a consumer facing organisation with a continuous improvement agenda.
The Benefits…
We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.
Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.
If you have any questions or if you require any adjustments due to disability or a medical condition, we'd love to hear from you at [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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