Operations Finance - Head of Commercial Finance - AC

Central Support Office - Newcastle, Central Support, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Posted Thursday 19 February 2026 at 01:00

Are you an agile, resilient finance leader with a passion for developing high‑performing teams and driving meaningful commercial impact?

Reporting into the Director of FP&A, you will shape and deliver our Finance vision through leading our Commercial Business Partnering function. You’ll support all Income Streams and ensure the team operates as a trusted, high‑impact, commercially focused partner to the wider organisation.

In addition, you will directly partner our Chief Marketing Officer, providing actionable insight, challenge, and strategic analysis to drive outstanding performance across our Holiday Sales business.

• Partner with the Chief Marketing Officer to deliver high‑quality insight, commercial analysis, and decision support for the Holiday Sales function.
• Work collaboratively across Finance and Operations to drive timely, effective decision‑making - leading change, influencing outcomes, and improving cross‑functional efficiency.
• Partner Senior Leaders to proactively improve commercial performance across Income Streams, setting key measures and delivering constructive challenge through regular reviews.
• Constantly review and enhance KPI and metric reporting to ensure they drive effective behaviours and measurable business outcomes.
• Ensure Commercial Finance Business Partners provide timely, high‑quality input into planning cycles - including strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Confident communication and the ability to influence at all levels, including C‑suite.
• A passion for coaching, developing, and empowering teams - creating psychological safety and fostering continuous improvement.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify both tactical and strategic opportunities.
• A proven track record of driving improvement across multi‑site operations.
• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with significant post‑qualification experience.
• Proven leadership experience within commercial business partnering, management information, and reporting in a multi‑site environment.
• Hospitality or retail sector experience is desirable.
• Strong financial analysis and data interpretation skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated expertise in business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience with IBM Planning Analytics is advantageous.

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – we’ve got your back when it comes to training!
• You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you.

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance.

We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re Parkdean people, and we do everything we can to ensure our guests and owners create amazing memories.

Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously therefore background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Holly at Holly

Central Support Office - Newcastle, Central Support, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom