Why loveholidays?
At loveholidays - we trailblaze together. We’re on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers’ unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers’ personal holiday expert - the smart way to get away.
We’re using progressive tech to drive cutting-edge innovation and open the world to everyone. Within our Commercial and Support teams, you'll find a place to accelerate your growth by actively seeking learning opportunities and carving your own path. You'll create impact for our future by owning projects and shaping the business strategy to reach shared goals, all within our enhanced international community of collaborative and passionate teams.
About the team:
Our Commercial Finance team plays a crucial role in driving the success of the business by managing budgets, forecasting performance, and providing strategic insights. We ensure financial stability and support our business partners in decision-making.
The impact you’ll have:
To support loveholidays’ mission to open the world to everyone, this Commercial Finance Analyst position will be instrumental in working with key stakeholders across the business. This is a fast-paced role and requires a structured thinker and strong problem solver.
The role is based in Hammersmith, London and and will be part of the Commercial Finance team.
Your day-to-day:
Build and maintain detailed financial models to provide data driven recommendations for operational decision making
Deliver insights into financial performance by identifying trends, highlighting opportunities, and recommending actions to senior finance and business stakeholders
Support the annual budget and forecasting cycles, taking ownership of various components and developing expertise within our planning tool (Anaplan)
Partner with the Reporting team during month end to provide commentary on variances while identifying key risks and opportunities
Drive innovation and automation within budgeting and management reporting to streamline processes, ensuring high data accuracy and quality
Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives and ad-hoc finance projects to support broader business goals
Your skillset:
Qualified Accountant (minimum 2+ years post qual)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting
Excellent stakeholder management experience
Organised, task focused and will go the extra mile to get things done
Perks of joining us:
Company pension contributions at 5%.
Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up.
Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends.
25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service, up to a maximum 30 days per annum.
Ability to buy and sell annual leave.
Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care vouchers.
At loveholidays, we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey.
The interview journey:
Introduction to loveholidays with the Talent team - 30 mins
1st Stage with Head of Business Partnering (45mins)
2nd Stage with Head of Business Partnering and Senior Finance Manager with case study presentation (1hr) and with representatives from the business (30mins)
Final Stage with VP of Commercial Finance (30mins)
