Finance Analyst | Marine Operations

We are now actively seeking a Finance Analyst to come join the commercial finance team, responsible for managing the relationship between finance and the Marine Operations team for the Cruise line Marella, an area of the UK business which has seen significant growth and investment across the past 4 years. It offers a pathway to develop your commercial acumen in a finance team where development and internal progression are actively encouraged.

Marella Cruises is the leading fly-cruise operator in the UK with annual revenue in excess of £600m and cruises to over 150 destinations globally including the Caribbean and Central America, USA, and the Mediterranean. We currently operate 4 ships, with an additional ship (Voyager) entering the fleet for Summer 23. Marella operates as a standalone legal entity and is separately reported within the Cruise segment of the business driving the need for full transparency in the financial results of the business.

The role is based in Luton, but at TUI we believe work is something you do not somewhere you go therefore we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements for this role and the successful candidate will be required to attend the office once to twice per week on average.
Please note the closing date for applications is Monday 6th June

ABOUT THE JOB

• You will business partner the Head of Marine Operations, providing insightful analysis and challenge to the operational team to ensure business decisions are reviewed through a financial lens.
• Driving visibility of the numbers through the production and presentation of internal monthly packs, as well as participating in supplier meetings and reviews.
• Working with the operational team to drive the agenda on advancing the use of their systems, to ensure efficient use data to control costs and aid decision making.
• Own the finance relationship with our port agents and fuel brokers, building relationships to ensure the financials are considered in operational conversations, as well as developing an understanding of the market to ensure forecasts are robust and costs are controlled.
• Liaise directly with the ships to maintain the integrity of the fuel stock numbers and to understand the operational drivers of over/under consumption of fuel.
• Responsible for managing the month end P&L and Balance sheet process for the Fuel and Port & Harbour cost lines. This will involve understanding and analysing performance and highlighting any key risks and opportunities to the current forecast.
• Work closely with the accounting team to provide back-up to support the balance sheet position and the treasury team to understand the hedge position. You will also be responsible for the cashflow forecasting for this area and heavily involved in the budgeting and pricing process.
• There will also be a number of opportunities for you to build and streamline processes to drive efficiencies and working with various teams to ensure work is in the right place.

ABOUT YOU

• Part-Qualified Accountant with relevant commercial finance experience
• Strong communication, presentation and business partnering skills
• Proficient in using Excel and PowerPoint
• Good attention to detail
• Evidence of driving process improvement
• Strong analytical skills and able to deal with complexity and ambiguity
• Proactive attitude and approach

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Fantastic holiday benefits including discounts, special offers and the ability to purchase additional 'TUI time off'
• Excellent rates with foreign exchange
• Health and Wellbeing support in five key areas - Financial, Health, Social, Community and Career
• Private Medical Insurance, single cover with option to add dependants
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Pension scheme and life assurance

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If you require any further information regarding this opportunity, please email careers@tui.co.uk

We really value your interest in TUI and will be back in touch with you shortly after the application closing date.