Assistant Finance Manager

WSH Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned investment bank is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager in London. The role involves financial analysis, budgeting, and collaboration with department heads to ensure financial efficiency. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and sound Excel knowledge, alongside a passion for the hospitality industry.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Food allowance during shifts

Wedding/commitment leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required.
• Moderate to strong Excel skills needed.
• Experience in management accounts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor performance with reports and dashboards.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-starting attitude

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C or above

Degree in Mathematics, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Excel Macros

Power BI

EPOS systems

Job description

Company Description

Role: Assistant Finance Manager

Location: Farringdon

Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum

We are looking for Assistant Finance Manager to join our team in Central London at a well-known investment bank. We seek an individual with a passion for the Hospitality industry, who is collaborative and takes pride in their work. Every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, and we're looking for a talented individual who strives to exceed expectations.

We are a leading business in the catering industry, known for our innovative approach, exceptional service, and authentic culinary offerings. We pride ourselves on delivering memorable workplace dining experiences across multiple locations, catering to a diverse clientele. Our team is passionate about food and dedicated to providing top-notch service.

As a member of our team, you will have access to a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We invest in your development with ongoing training to ensure you have the skills to thrive, while also supporting work-life balance to enable you to pursue your passion for hospitality and care for yourself.

Job Description

Our Finance Assistant Manager will analyze financial data to improve processes, systems, and financial control. This role involves working with Heads of Departments (HODs) and the Finance Manager to understand and control costs and maximize financial efficiency. The role is based on-site at our contract location with two other finance team members.

Responsibilities include:

1. Conducting in-depth financial analysis to identify trends and performance metrics supporting strategic decisions and improvements.
2. Assisting in preparing annual budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis and insights.
3. Collaborating with departments to gather data for budgeting and forecasting, ensuring accuracy, and monitoring performance with regular reports.
4. Creating ad-hoc reports for projects or analysis.
5. Reviewing operating expenses and capital expenditures with HODs, performing scenario analysis.
6. Tracking and managing monthly product cost allocation and monitoring performance against budgets.
7. Creating dynamic reports and dashboards to highlight trends and potential issues, analyzing costs to identify savings.
8. Monitoring market trends and external factors influencing financial performance.
9. Providing administrative support to the finance team, including handling reporting requests.
10. Supporting ongoing projects, including data migrations and financial data management.

Qualifications

Essential:

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above
• Moderate Excel skills (Lookups, Pivot tables, Power Query)
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Self-starting attitude

Desirable:

• Degree in Mathematics, Finance, or Economics
• Experience with Excel Macros
• Experience in management accounts
• Experience leading management meetings
• Experience with Power BI
• Experience with EPOS systems

Additional Information

We have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams for nearly 20 years, ensuring each customer has a memorable hospitality experience. We seek the brightest and best to join us, supporting your career development and helping you build a proud hospitality legacy.

Our commitment to our people means learning is central to your experience with us. Join us and be part of the food revolution!

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Food allowance during shifts
• Volunteering days
• Grandparent leave
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships for all levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts via Perkbox
• Wellbeing hub
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we welcome motivated learners to develop their potential.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming for our workforce to reflect society and our customers, fostering a respectful environment. Our ED&I ambition is to set the standard for inclusivity in hospitality.