Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused

Finance Manager

to support a large catering contract, working closely with senior operational leaders to drive financial performance, insight and continuous improvement.

About the Role

This is a key business-partnering role, acting as the main financial support for a large catering contract and its operational leadership team.

You will:

Act as the main financial support to senior operational leaders and site teams Build strong working relationships to support effective decision-making Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, providing challenge and insight Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts and detailed variance analysis Support month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and invoicing Analyse site performance, client spend (core / non-core) and savings initiatives Provide timely, clear management information and data analytics to operational teams Support operational and client meetings, including reviews and service proposals Maintain strong financial controls across sales, stock, labour and cost management Identify risks and opportunities and support action plans to improve performance Continuously improve financial processes to reduce administration and enhance insight Work collaboratively with site teams, shared services and the wider finance function
This position will require travel to attend client site meetings and reviews

About You

You are a confident, hands-on finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and turning data into meaningful insight.

You will bring:

Part or fully qualified

ACCA or CIMA

At least

5 years' experience

in a finance or accounting role Strong commercial finance and business-partnering experience Excellent analytical, financial modelling and data interpretation skills Confidence supporting operational teams with data analytics and performance insight Strong Excel skills and strong PowerPoint presentation capability Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work autonomously High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Desirable

Experience in catering, hospitality or facilities management Experience working in an international and multicultural environment

Why Work With Us?

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Access to on-site gym CODE App membership Developing wellness programme, including Mental Health First Aid training and access to our Employee Assistance Programme On-the-job and external training via our bespoke Learning Management System Clear internal career development and progression opportunities Great coffee and delicious meals at work Cycle to Work scheme

About Us

At The Good Eating Company, we strive every day to set a new standard for corporate dining by providing an inspiring, delicious, farm-to-fork dining experience that extends beyond the plate. The Good Eating Company was cooked up with passion around a kitchen table in the UK in 1999. We started with one big dream -- to bring restaurant-quality food to corporate dining -- and have been championing flavour and food creativity ever since.

The Good Eating Company wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, gender, marital status or sexual orientation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Application question(s):

Are you part or fully qualified in ACCA or CIMA?
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

finance: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person