Head of Planning Reporting & Control

Job Description

Lead our financial reporting and planning function at Marella Cruises, providing crucial insights to drive business performance while deputising for the Finance Director. As a key member of our finance leadership team, you'll shape the financial strategy during an exciting period of forecasted growth.

With nearly three decades of sailing experience, Marella Cruises is well established as the UK's second-largest cruise line, offering voyages to 125 destinations worldwide

The role will be published until 16th July 2025.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, discretionary bonus schemes, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more.
• Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment.
• A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.
• Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams.
• Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation.
  

ABOUT THE JOB

• Lead all financial reporting activities including 3YP, budget, monthly forecasting, and period-end reporting for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow for Marella Cruises.
• Provide clear financial insights to the Finance Director, MD, and wider TUI Group including the TUI Board (GEC), using bridges and visual aids to articulate performance stories.
• Oversee daily decision-making on hedging for Fuel, FX, and ETS while owning the hedging policy for Marella.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating barriers to execution through automation, database creation, and process optimization.
• Manage regulatory reporting requirements (ABTA, ATOL, CLIA) and lead both internal and external audit processes.
• Support the financial reporting aspects for the Marella growth strategy, ensuring proper accounting treatment and comparison to business cases.
  

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Financial Accountant (preferably ACA or ACCA) with significant post-qualification experience managing a substantial P&L (revenue >£100m).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and present it clearly to various stakeholders.
• You think strategically and can balance attention to detail with maintaining the bigger picture, making high-level decisions focused on commercial viability.
• Adapt well to change while maintaining focus on key deliverables.
• Have the confidence to challenge the status quo, with a curious mindset that drives continuous improvement and innovation.
• Lead through collaboration, developing your team while working effectively with colleagues across Treasury, Tax, Shared Service Centre and other business areas.
  

For full job description, please email caroline.harris@tui.co.uk

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