What you'll bring to the team

Are you passionate about safeguarding revenue and minimising risk in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Due to an internal promotion, at Merlin Entertainments, we’re looking for a Profit Protection Analyst to play a key role in protecting our business from financial loss, fraud, and inefficiencies.

Working closely with key stakeholders across our global attractions, you’ll analyse data, identify trends, and recommend proactive measures to enhance our profit protection strategy. If you thrive in a role that blends investigation, analytics, and commercial acumen, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This role is based in the UK in a hybrid capacity and we can be flexible on your location. However, you must be able to attend the Finance Hub in Basingstoke once or twice a month, and be flexible to attend our attractions as and when required.

Key Responsibilities

Fraud & Loss Prevention

• Monitor and analyse transaction data to detect anomalies, potential fraud, and revenue leakage.

• Investigate suspicious activity and escalate findings to relevant teams.

• Support the implementation of fraud prevention measures across our sites.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and maintain reports to track key risk indicators and trends.

• Provide insights and recommendations based on data-driven analysis.

• Assist in reviewing policies and processes to enhance financial controls.

Collaboration & Training

• Work closely with operational teams to promote best practices in fraud prevention and risk mitigation.

• Support the development and delivery of training to improve awareness and compliance.

• Assist with internal audits and compliance reviews as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify risks.

• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills to present findings clearly to different stakeholders.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Previous experience in profit protection, loss prevention, fraud analysis, or a related field.

• Experience using data analytics tools and Excel (SQL knowledge is a plus).

• Understanding of financial controls and risk management principles.

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Pay Range

From GBP £32,000.00/Yr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

Location (Country-County-City) UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke

Job Locations UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke

ID 2025-7985

Employment Type Full-Time

Offer/Contract Type No End Date

Location Name The Merlin Hub Basingstoke