Carnival UK is embarking on significant business change and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Design & Implementation Lead to play a key role in 2 business change projects. 

 Working extensively with business as usual and project teams, this role will work with stakeholders to shape, drive and implement changes within Finance, initially concentrating on the implementation of a new systems to support the Onboard operations.

Some of the key responsibilities the successful candidate will do are as follows:

• Create an effective financial design specification and ensure acceptance of the design by stakeholders

• Influence adoption of effective financial business rules, processes and controls in end-to-end business process

• Define current and target operating models;

• Ensure effective financial controls are designed and embedded in end-to-end business processes;

• Understand and manage dependencies with other Finance & Business change projects;

• Apply effective change management techniques to the above, including documentation and analysis of business rules and processes, volumetric analysis, investment logic maps, structured and critical thinking;

• Oversee and manage the financial implementation of a change project, and ensure acceptance of the solution by stakeholders;

• Adopt effective planning, risk assessment and execution through all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring control is maintained throughout;

• Manage project budgets;

• Ensure effective communications with stakeholders.

About you

• Minimum 5 years Finance experience, with experience in a management role
• Substantial Financial accounting experience, including balance sheet control / reconciliations
• Large Company experience

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Qualified Accountant (or equivalent) with several years PQE
• Educated to degree level

About us

This position has been levelled at CUK 06

One of our core organisational values is that we are 'better together' and that’s why we’re working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture; where difference is respected and valued and where our people can be themselves. Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do so we welcome applications from everyone. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.

Carnival UK is the operating company for P&O Cruises & Cunard. We provide unforgettable holiday experiences and operate a winning culture to achieve standout success.

Our Cunard ships have been defining sophisticated ocean travel for over 175 years. Our ships have always been The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World.  We continue our legacy of luxury ocean travel with our flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth, with Queen Mary 2 providing the only regularly scheduled transatlantic service between Southampton and New York. In 2022 our fourth Queen will join our Cunard fleet.

P&O Cruises has seven ships, including our flagship Britannia which joined our fleet in March 2015.  Our two new ships, the largest in the UK market, will join the fleet in 2020 and 2022, meaning we can offer more experiences tailored to British tastes - combining genuine service, a sense of occasion and attention to detail, ensuring passengers have the holiday of a lifetime, every time.

It takes great passion and real dedication to maintain our position at the top. That’s why extraordinary, passionate people are at the heart of our journey delivering the highest standards to our valued customers. With support to help you reach your potential, attractive company benefits and incredible employee offers on discounted cruises we want your career with us to be successful and fun.  Join us on our journey, apply now.