Cost Analyst

You'll thrive in this role if you're commercially curious, enjoy solving complex problems through data, and are equally comfortable analysing detailed operational performance as presenting insights to senior stakeholders.

· Solid experience in finance business partnering, management accounting or commercial finance, with a strong focus on cost analysis and overhead management.

· Strong Excel modelling skills alongside experience using planning and reporting tools such as Power BI, SAP or Oracle PBCS.

· Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, operational mindset.

· Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively at all levels.

· A collaborative, proactive approach and the ability to work effectively across finance and operational teams.

· A professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA), or you're close to qualifying.

· Experience within travel, hospitality, leisure or another consumer-facing industry.

· Knowledge of payroll, workforce planning or staff cost modelling.

· Experience leading or supporting cost efficiency initiatives.

· Practical experience using AI tools to improve finance processes and reporting.

· Deliver accurate, insightful financial reporting that enables better operational decision-making.

· Improve visibility of key cost drivers and operational performance across the PMS division.

· Strengthen forecasting accuracy through robust financial modelling and scenario planning.

· Build trusted relationships with senior operational leaders, influencing commercial decisions through data-driven insight.

· Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting, planning processes and operational efficiency.

· Support the Commercial Finance team in achieving ambitious cost performance targets across the wider business.

We offer a versatile position in a strong professional and social environment - one you'll have the opportunity to influence and help shape. You'll be part of an international company that invests in the future, and join a dynamic, fast-paced department with skilled and committed colleagues who support each other.

We're a people-first business - and we know that our success starts with our teams.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll enjoy:

· Generous discounts on holidays across our brands

· Flexible hybrid working – with the autonomy to work how you work best

· Real opportunities to grow, learn and shape your role as well as careers progression vertically or horizontally, cross countries and responsibilities.

Our mission is clear - to create amazing holidays with Europe’s widest choice of holiday homes.

With more than 110,000 properties across Europe, we are the largest managed vacation rentals business in the region. Our ambition is not only to be the biggest, but the best provider of holiday homes in Europe.

As travel continues to evolve, we are focused on what comes next. We will keep strengthening our relationships with guests and homeowners, continuously improving the way we work, and delivering strong performance. By making things simpler and smarter, we are building a business that is ready for what’s next - powered by proud, passionate and inclusive people.

We offer the best of both worlds: the energy of the office and the freedom of home, with hybrid working that lets you have a mix of office and remote work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, hit "Apply" and follow the instructions to submit your application. We tailor our recruitment process to each role to give both you and our hiring teams the best possible chance to assess whether this could be the start of a successful collaboration. You'll hear from us shortly after we've reviewed your application.

We're committed to running an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, and if you have any specific requirements or adjustments needed for the interview, just let us know when you accept your invitation - we're happy to accommodate.