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.
You will act as the key finance business partner for a portfolio of catering and soft FM contracts, and drive profitable growth through robust financial control, commercial analysis, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities (common to all levels)
* Financial control & 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 & forecasting Lead annual budget cycles and monthly re‑forecasts. Provide variance analysis with actionable insights (e.g. “sales mix shift lowered gross margin by 1.2%”).
* Client & contract governance Attend client review meetings to present financial performance. Manage contract price indexation (CPI/RPI) and variation orders.
* Mobilisation & bids Support contract mobilisations and re‑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)
* £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
* High risk turnarounds, large bids
Team
* 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.
* 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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