Role Purpose
We have partnered with a Contract Catering institution, and we are working on several Finance Manager positions at all levels, from Commercial, to Senior, and Regional.
To act as the key finance business partner for a portfolio of catering and soft FM contracts. Drive profitable growth through robust financial control, commercial analysis, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities (common to all levels)
* Financial control and compliance
Own monthly P and L for assigned contracts, ensuring accurate accruals, prepayments, and cost allocations in line with UK GAAP. Manage cash flow and working capital (stock, debtors).
* Commercial decision support
Partner with operational General Managers to optimise menu pricing, labour scheduling, and event margins. Challenge waste and supply chain costs using realAEUR'time data.
* Budgeting and forecasting
Lead annual budget cycles and monthly reAEUR'forecasts. Provide variance analysis with actionable insights (e.g. sales mix shift lowered gross margin by 1.2).
* Client and contract governance
Attend client review meetings to present financial performance. Manage contract price indexation (CPI/RPI) and variation orders.
* Mobilisation and bids
Support contract mobilisations and reAEUR'tenders by building financial models for new business or contract extensions.
* Team leadership (Senior Manager only)
Mentor a small team (2AEUR'4 analysts / site accountants). Drive a culture of commercial curiosity.
Additional Responsibilities by Level
: Contract value :
* A GBP 2m A GBP 10m p.a.
* A GBP 10m A GBP 25m p.a.
* A GBP 25m+ or multi contract cluster
: Stakeholders :
* Site GMs, Regional Ops
* Regional Directors, Client procurement
* Divisional MD, Key strategic clients
: Complexity
* Single site or small cluster
* Multi site, complex volume swings
* High risk turnarounds, large bids
: Team
* No direct reports
* May mentor an analyst
* Manages 2:4 finance staff
Experience Required
* Finance Manager: 2AEUR'3 years PQE (or qualified by experience) in contract catering / retail / hospitality finance.
* Commercial Finance Manager: Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with 4AEUR'6 years PQE, strong commercial modelling.
* Senior Finance Manager: 8+ years PQE, proven ability to influence at board level, previous people management.
Key Competencies
* Deep understanding of highAEUR'volume, lowAEUR'margin operations.
* Advanced Excel (Power Query / Power BI desirable).
* Ability to translate complex finance into operational actions.