Financial Controller

Join the UK’s number one short break destination. We are proud to have more than 7,000 team members across five Center Parcs villages and Head Office, working to create memorable experiences for families in beautiful forest locations.

Financial Controller

As Financial Controller for Elveden Forest, you will provide the General Manager and the village management team with a wide range of financial and commercial support and ensure that all finance activity is consistent with corporate policy and guidelines.

Specifically, the role of Financial Controller will include:

• producing timely and accurate management accounts information and investigating/analysing business information to highlight any areas of opportunity
• sharing best practise and supporting the management team in reviewing operational efficiency and project implementation maximises its revenue / profit opportunities
• taking responsibility for the day to day activities of the village finance team, including identifying training and personal development requirements.

In addition to the financial/commercial remit, the role of Financial Controller will also be required to undertake duty manager responsibilities which will include weekend working on a rota basis and being on call overnight. This will include responsibility for ensuring excellent guest service, operational standards, incident management and the general smooth running of the Village.

Preferably CIMA qualified, although other accounting qualifications will be considered, you’ll also need to demonstrate:

• significant management accounts experience within a commercial business whose turnover exceeds £20m
• strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and competent in the use of other Microsoft software
• excellent management and communication ability, as well as staff supervisory experience and good influencing skills 

• the ability to make sound decisions across a broad range of situations, often under pressure

In return for your accounting skills, commercial experience and commitment to ensuring Elveden Forest operates effectively and on target, we can offer:

• Annual profit share / management bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Staff Reward Scheme
• Free use of leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets

… plus lots more.

Interested? Simply click Apply to send your CV and covering letter for the position of Financial Controller.

Closing date:  Noon on 15 August 2017

1^st Interviews to be held:  4 and 5 September 2017