Finance Business Partner

About the role

At Riviera Travel, we are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our North America leadership team. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to build, shape and define how finance supports our North America operation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Finance Business Partner for the North America leadership team
• Deliver financial insight and commercial recommendations that drive better decision making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities
• Build financial models and investment cases to support growth initiatives
• Identify risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to improve performance
• Evaluate commercial activities and return on investment across key business areas
• Strengthen financial governance, reporting and decision-making processes
• Partner with sales, contact centre, marketing and operational teams to improve commercial outcomes
• Build strong connections between the North America business and UK finance teams
• Support continuous improvement and the development of a commercially focused culture

Requirements

We are looking for a talented finance professional with experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance or a similar strategic finance role. Qualified Accountant status (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling expertise
• Ability to translate complex financial information into practical business recommendations
• Confidence working independently and building credibility with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to challenge assumptions constructively
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Power BI, reporting tools or finance systems
• Experience supporting North American operations, including familiarity with US and/or Canadian accounting practices, local tax considerations and regulatory requirements

Skills

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Operate independently
• Influence confidently
• Become a trusted advisor to the leadership team
• Balance support with appropriate challenge

Benefits

This role offers exceptional visibility, influence and career growth potential. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with senior leadership teams in both North America and the UK
• Influence key strategic decisions
• Shape a newly created role and leave your mark on the business
• Join a growing international travel company with ambitious plans
• Develop your career within a collaborative and supportive culture

Pay

$100,000 - $125,000 (DOE) plus annual company bonus 7.5%

Schedule

Minimum 3 days per week in the office