**Job Description** Join us in shaping the future of unforgettable holiday experiences as a key leader within our Cunard brand. At Carnival UK, we’re passionate about the power of diverse perspectives and skills to drive success, and we believe you could be the perfect fit for this exciting opportunity. As a **Director of Finance Partnering to Cunard** , you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that’s transforming the way we create exceptional journeys for our guests. This is your chance to lead the financial strategy and help deliver iconic experiences that are synonymous with Cunard’s legacy of luxury and excellence. **Role Overview** In this critical role, you’ll partner closely with our marketing, sales, and revenue management teams, as well as some operational elements such as food, entertainment and hotel - using your expertise to guide key financial decisions and unlock new opportunities. Your insights will shape strategies, manage spend, and navigate risks to keep us on course for long-term success. But it’s not just about numbers. As a key player in Cunard’s leadership team, you’ll inspire a talented group of finance professionals, leading by example and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and performance. Your impact will stretch far beyond financial reports – you’ll be a driving force in realising the future of Cunard and its extraordinary voyages. Reporting to the VP of Finance Partnering and Reporting & Analytics, and as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you’ll directly influence the strategic direction and financial vision of Cunard. This is your opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on one of the world’s most iconic luxury cruise brands. If you're a finance leader with a passion for shaping the future of world-class travel, let’s start a conversation **Key accountabilities include:** + Act as a business partner to various departments, including marketing, sales, and revenue management, as well as some operational elements such as food, entertainment and hotel. + Provide analytical support, including trend analysis and financial forecasting. + Deliver financial insights and recommendations to help shape business strategies. + Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide network of stakeholders. + Influence and support teams in managing costs, identifying opportunities, and mitigating risks. + Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies. **Requirements** This role demands a blend of strategic vision & technical expertise. We're looking for someone with: + Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent). + Extensive experience in business partnering within a large corporate or consultancy environment. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to create complex financial models. **About You** Your ability to think strategically, drive results with integrity, and inspire your team is what sets you apart. You're not just a finance professional; you're a visionary person who's ready to make a significant impact. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + High level of emotional intelligence and the ability to work with diverse teams. + Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required. **Why Join Us?** Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a **CUK05** and offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, with an offering of hybrid work including up to two days from home. We're more than just a holiday company; we're a community that values work-life balance, personal growth, and wellbeing. As part of our team, you'll enjoy: + Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers + Annual bonus + A friendly welcome with help settling in + Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers + Extensive learning and development opportunities + Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme + Employee-led networks + Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes + Recognition scheme with prizes and awards + Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme + Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment + In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP + Life Assurance + Parental and adoption leave + Employee Shares Plan + Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes + Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals + Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal **Application Note** Due to the high volume of interest in our roles, we encourage early applications. This is your chance to contribute to a company that's setting the standard for holiday experiences. Apply today to be part of our journey to create joy and memories for our customers—and for you. Don't let this opportunity sail away. Join us in making holiday dreams come true while advancing your career to new horizons. _ADDITIONAL NOTES:_ **_\#LI-Hybrid_** _\#Job Functions: Accounting / Auditing; Finance_ _\#LI-VN1_ **About Us** Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise. No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people. Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice. To keep everyone on board fit and well, colleagues who visit or work on our ships must be fully vaccinated, including boosters. We’re reviewing this requirement regularly. **Carnival UK is committed to protecting against potential risks to safeguarding, security and/or fraud risks. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks in the event of an individual being offered the position. We will only ask about convictions which are defined as 'not protected'.** Holidays are one of life's greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise. No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world's largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain's rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people. Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. It's through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel's Employer of Choice. To keep everyone on board fit and well, colleagues who visit or work on our ships must be fully vaccinated. We're reviewing this requirement regularly and you will be advised accordingly should requirements change. Carnival UK is committed to protecting against potential risks to safeguarding, security and/or fraud risks. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks in the event of an individual being offered the position. We will only ask about convictions which are defined as 'not protected'.