Aramark UK has an exciting opening for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our well-established Finance Team. You will be specifically aligned to our Workplace Experience Group.
The primary focus of this role is to provide timely and accurate data/information to the Finance Director, Director or Operations’ and Sales Directors relating to all key data points across the Workplace sector. This will involve the constant creation and evolution of reporting as the data sets grow and demand for information increase. Using this information help drive the sector margins and cash flow position.
Tenacity will be key to the role as some data is not currently held within Aramark systems, therefore, gathering this from third parties will be required and indeed the chasing of overdue debt from clients. You will also have a key role to play assisting the Operations Directors produce financial models to ensure successful retention of key business.
This is a full time and permanent role which can be home based but if office working is your preference, we have offices in Leeds and Farnborough.
What’s in it for you:
* Competitive salary and package including Study Support
* Home working
* Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra.
* Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits
* Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers
* Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
* FOOD! A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the sector teams in producing and understanding quality financial information – developing understanding and financials and process as required.
* Liaising with the sector Directors of Ops to produce financial models used for key retention business.
* Lead the weekly flash process for the sectors in terms of data collation and summarisation.
* Lead the key metrics process for the sectors in terms of data collation and commentary as to meaning (ATV/SPC/Penetration)
* Support in the monitoring of the Risks & Opportunities schedule, updating delivery and mitigation plans.
* Create the culture where cash and collection of is valued as highly and profit.
* Develop a strong understanding of the financial systems and processes to ensure things are done quickly and efficiently – challenge the status quo to improve process.
* Prepare key balance sheet reconciliations for the line of business and ensure integrity of the balance sheet – act as the lead in ensuring Blackline process is followed.
* Engages the business in supporting the financial agenda and ensures the teams understanding of the key processes
* Can support the operational teams to develop financial understanding and processes
* Develops an understanding for the “why” and can articulate this to non-finance colleagues to show importance of Data/Information and the commercial impact this has on the Sector
You’ll be set up for success if you have:
* Good communication skills; oral, written and presentation.
* Extensive experience of financial systems & Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel
* Willingness to immediately commence ACCA/CIMA study
* Some broader business awareness beyond the financial arena
* Able to discuss objectives with those around them in a constructive way to ensure projects and financial projections are implemented/delivered on time and on budget
* Experience of writing Macros to automate reporting
About Aramark UK
Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in the UK. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark UK is an equal opportunities employer.