Job DescriptionJob Title: Commercial Finance ManagerLocation: Ascot Racecourse, Ascot High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX£Competive Salary Bonus and Flexible benefit Funds40hrs / Monday to Friday, You will be required to work some SaturdaysJob IntroductionAt Sodexo Live!, we're proud to deliver exceptional experiences in some of the world's most prestigious venues. We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our team at the iconic Ascot Racecourse.This is a key role within our Finance Operations team, where you will act as a true business partner to operational and commercial stakeholders.Working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you will provide insight-led financial reporting, support strategic decision-making, and help drive commercial performance across a £34M operation.If you are a commercially focused finance professional with strong analytical capability and a passion for delivering high-quality insight, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll Do:Commercial Partnering & Decision SupportPartner with Retail, Hospitality, Sponsorship and Events teams to drive commercial performanceProvide financial insight and challenge on pricing, promotions, and product mixSupport data-driven decision making and attend commercial planning meetingsLead pricing strategy across hospitality, boxes and event offeringsFinancial Reporting & InsightProduce accurate and timely management accounts, including variance analysisDeliver weekly flash reports and monthly commercial dashboardsAnalyse customer behaviour, channel performance, and product trendsProduce raceday and post-event reports, highlighting key insights and opportunitiesPlanning, Budgeting & ForecastingLead commercial revenue forecasting across all P&LsSupport annual budgeting and reforecasting processesEnsure robust financial data integrity and provide clear, actionable insightOperational Performance & Cost ControlSupport operational teams in managing costs and delivering P&L performanceAnalyse staffing models, cost of sales, and product mixIdentify risks, inefficiencies, and revenue leakages, recommending corrective actionsCollaboration & Continuous ImprovementWork closely with operational and finance teams to ensure accurate reportingSupport capital expenditure proposals and operational planningDrive best practice financial controls and continuous process improvementsLeadershipManage and develop a small finance team, fostering a high-performance cultureSupport the Senior Finance Manager in delivering timely, accurate financial reportingFor a list of responsibilities please view the attached job descriptionWhat You Bring:Part Qualified accountant, towards the end of finishing their studies.Excellent Microsoft Excel skills with experience in management accounts and reporting developmentsDesirable to have good working knowledge of SAP or other primary accounting systems.Experience in operational and financial controls and continuous improvementDesirable to have knowledge of a high-volume hospitality / restaurant / F&B environment.Strong people skills and leadership of team membersClearly identifiable influencing skillsWhat we offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationFull training and full protective uniform supplied.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Career progression for the caring profession.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.About Sodexo Live!At Sodexo Live!, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.