Finance Manager

A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Record to Report (R2R) Finance team on a permanent basis. The role will be based at our Finance hub in Basingstoke, with a hybrid element for those looking for more flexibility.

In this role, you will lead key business relationships, ensuring consistent service performance reviews and progress tracking. You’ll play a pivotal role in establishing metrics, gathering feedback, and implementing actionable plans to drive improvement.

You will champion financial controls and audit compliance, identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies and recommending process improvements to enhance overall efficiency. Your expertise will be critical in maintaining a culture of strong financial oversight.

A vital aspect of your role will be to motivate and support your team, ensuring they have the necessary resources and opportunities for professional development. By fostering a collaborative environment, you’ll empower your team to succeed.

Additionally, you will oversee accurate and timely period-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensure adherence to internal and external policies. Ensuring compliance will be a key focus, as well as driving operational excellence.

Finally, you’ll work closely with leadership to shape and deliver a robust process improvement roadmap. Your strategic input will be essential in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of process Experience of leading and developing a team with (5 years +) in a shared services role preferably within a similar operating model & size of organisation.
• Fully-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA – significant PQE.
• Extensive experience of month-end close processes & streamlining to drive efficiencies and process improvements.
• Experience guiding teams / people through understanding of technical accounting frameworks and problem solving. Being to go to person to consult on matters of subject expertise.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of SSC & R2R processes and experience of working in an SSC environment.
• Experience with complex financial systems landscape and data structures.
• Experience & knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, six sigma etc with practical application within previous roles
• Proactive individual with the ability to both operate strategically and tactically and able to effectively manage multiple challenges whilst maintaining high quality throughout.
• Evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with senior business stakeholders.
  
  

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive