Senior Commercial Analyst; FTC

Job Description

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst (Finance) to bring fresh insights and expertise to our Digital & Technology department. This pivotal role will involve:

• Acting as a key conduit between commercial and finance teams for accurate financial management
• Monitoring and analysing monthly commercial and financial data to identify trends and opportunities
• Supporting contract creation, execution, and analysis to optimise financial and operational performance
• A key facilitator in the building of quarterly forecasts and annual budget builds
• Contributing to automation and process efficiency improvements

While this isn’t a finance role, understanding accounting and financial practices is critical to the role’s success.

This role is positioned at CUK
08 level and is available on a full‑time, fixed term (12 months) basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Carnival UK is a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

• Advanced Excel skills (essential)
• Financial accounting experience, or practical knowledge and application (essential)
• Power BI skills (desirable or willingness to learn)
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
• Ability to effectively apply digital skills and appropriate methods, tools, and processes

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to build rapport with stakeholders
• Systematic approach to work and sound judgment

Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you’re passionate about technology and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

• Employee discounted cruising plus friends and family offers
• Annual bonus
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee‑led networks
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
• Company‑paid health cash plan 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 a range of healthy cooked and grab‑and‑go meals
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
• Contributory defined contribution pension scheme
• A friendly welcome with help settling in