Role Purpose
We have partnered with a Contract Catering institution and are hiring Finance Manager positions at all levels, from Commercial to Senior and Regional. As the key finance business partner for a portfolio of catering and soft FM contracts, you will 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&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 real‑time data.
* Budgeting and forecasting: Lead annual budget cycles and monthly 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 tenders by building financial models for new business or contract extensions.
* Team leadership (Senior Manager only): Mentor a small team (2‑4 analysts/site accountants). Drive a culture of commercial curiosity.
Additional Responsibilities By Level
Contract Value
* GBP 2m – GBP 10m p.a.
* GBP 10m – GBP 25m p.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: 2‑3 years PQE (or qualified by experience) in contract catering / retail / hospitality finance.
* Commercial Finance Manager: Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with 4‑6 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 high‑volume, low‑margin operations.
* Advanced Excel (Power Query / Power BI desirable).
* Ability to translate complex finance into operational actions.
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