Catering Finance Analyst

BaxterStorey; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to enhance financial processes and controls. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing budgets, and providing insights to improve cost efficiency. You will collaborate with department heads and finance managers to track performance and identify opportunities for savings. Join a dynamic team where your analytical skills will drive impactful business decisions and help shape the financial future of the organization. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in financial analysis, preferably in the catering industry.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and performance metrics to identify improvement areas.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor performance against budgets.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel (Lookups, Pivot tables, Power Query, Macros)

Power BI

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Education

Experience in Financial Analysis

Experience in Catering Industry

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of the role is to analyze financial data to bring about improvements in processes, systems, and financial control. This role will work with the Head of Departments (HODs) and the Finance Manager to understand and control costs and maximize financial efficiency.

1. Analyze financial data, trends, and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
2. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts specific to our operations, and monitor ongoing performance against these budgets.
3. Gather data to provide variance analysis and insights on budget vs. actual performance, providing regular reports for management and specific projects.
4. Perform scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of different business decisions.
5. Provide financial analysis to track the performance of Fixed Income businesses (clusters) to inform business decisions, highlight potential shortfalls, and identify areas for cost savings.
6. Perform and track cost/benefit analyses for Capital Acquisitions and other projects.
7. Create dynamic reports and dashboards that highlight trends and potential red flags for both operating and capitalized spends.
8. Provide recommendations for improving cost efficiency, identify financial risks, and suggest mitigation strategies.
9. Monitor market trends and external factors that may impact the organization's financial performance.
10. Provide administrative assistance to the Finance Managers and wider team, including handling ad-hoc reporting requests.

Minimum qualifications include previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the Catering industry, moderate Excel skills (Lookups, Pivot tables, Power Query, Macros), strong analytical skills, attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and experience with Power BI and management accounts is desirable.