Finance Analyst

Join our dynamic team as a Finance Analyst within our Shared Services Department. We’re seeking an experienced Analyst to contribute analytical expertise and meticulous attention to detail to streamline processes and provide valuable insights for optimising workflows.  

So, why Parkdean Resorts? 

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the security that comes with being a part of the UK’s largest holiday park operator, we can offer: 

• Extensive training and development opportunities 

• Up to 50% off holidays with us 

• 25% off holidays for friends & family 

• 30% off park activities, food & drink 

 
We want to be a force for good for our parks, people, and planet. Our passion is to secure the sustainability of our business, create positive change, and leave a green footprint for future generations to enjoy.   

What you will be doing...

• Working with key stakeholders to understand the complex, high volume, end to end P2P processes and associated accounting treatment and reporting requirements. 

• Provide weekly insight and analysis on our P2P activity to drive focused activity to ensure costs are correctly coded which supports our focus on the quality of accounting. 

• Monitoring of service level agreements including KPI reporting to monitor service delivery against these agreements. 

• Monitor cost coding and reclass where original PO coded to incorrect nominal. Provide the Operators insight in to issues and drive automation / system improvements to limit these issues. 

• Co-ordinate communication of Open Orders and outstanding Intrays across the Central and Park teams and drive activity that reduces outstanding items and unresolved queries. 

• Review and approval of utility billing for the estate in line with approved pricing. 

• Work with the operational stakeholders who manage the day to day running of the ledgers to ensure all data flows are accurate and provide recommendations where issues occur or for process improvements. 

• Support improvements in the business IT and finance systems – particularly in relation to efficiency and ease of use for operators and specifically eradicating manual processes and eliminating the risk of material error. 

• Ensure that weekly and monthly reporting is provided to the business in an accurate manner to the deadlines set.  

Some of the skills and experience we are looking for: 

• Part-Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or qualified by experience 

• Highly numerate and analytical with excellent attention to detail 

• Experience of high volume transactional process management 

• Advanced Excel and presentation skills 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Commitment to high quality and excellent customer service 

• Experience in process improvements – timeliness, accuracy and efficiency 

• Strong planning, time management and organisational skills 

• Flexible and the ability to work in pressurised situations and deliver a quality product to agreed timescales 

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’re an ACCA accredited employer and are committed to ensuring ACCA students, affiliates and members have the right skills, ethics, and competences to add value and drive the business forward.