Financial Controller

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training and conference centre in Milton Keynes seeks a Commercial and Financial Development Leader. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving profitability while managing a motivated team. Join a diverse environment with opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare discounts

Wellbeing discounts

Entertainment discounts

Travel benefits

Shopping benefits

Meal benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance appraisals.
• Utilize forecasting to identify business risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all areas of Commercial and Financial Development.
• Manage Profit Protection manual actions for your department.
• Prepare staff rotas aligned with forecasted business and budgeted wages.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Cost Management

Communication

Health and Safety Compliance

Tools

IT Systems

Job description

Job Introduction

Kents Hill Park is a dedicated training and conference centre located on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, offering a peaceful environment with easy access to major road, rail, and airport networks. It is ideal for training courses and conferences, featuring over 70 meeting rooms, 300 bedrooms, and a restaurant serving over 200 guests daily. The venue also includes a leisure club operated by Nuffield Health. As one of the largest training and conference centres in the UK, it can accommodate up to 600 delegates and is recognized as a leading venue in the home counties, part of The Venues Collection, a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland.

The Role

To lead all areas of Commercial and Financial Development to help achieve the venue’s profit targets. Ensure adherence to company policies, brand standards, and budgeted profitability. Lead Profit Protection Audit compliance and challenge forecasting and budgeting data for accuracy.

Finance Team: Assistant Financial Controller, Finance Assistance

Department specific responsibilities

• Utilize forecasting to identify business risks and opportunities.
• Support development of department heads into commercially aware managers.
• Provide financial training to operational teams.
• Work with managers to analyze cost drivers and identify savings.
• Control payroll costs aligned with revenue, maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Head Office on management information.
• Implement reporting on market trends and internal/external insights.
• Ensure proficiency with all relevant IT systems.
• Maintain awareness of venue facilities and events.
• Manage Profit Protection manual actions for your department.
• Ensure SOP compliance within the department.
• Proactively manage team duties, handle guest feedback, and ensure high guest care standards.
• Hold regular department meetings and ensure effective communication.
• Manage stationary, equipment, billing accuracy, and maintenance requests.
• Drive email capture for marketing and carry out Duty Management shifts as needed.

People

• Complete departmental rotas based on business needs.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance appraisals.
• Maintain team motivation and discipline following policies.

Health and Safety

• Own all H&S matters in your department.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and legal requirements.

Finance

• Maintain costs within budget and propose corrective actions if needed.
• Prepare staff rotas aligned with forecasted business and budgeted wages.
• Order supplies, control stock, and ensure proper charging for services.

Sales

• Lead by example, maintain good guest relations, and identify sales opportunities.
• Monitor competitors' activities and promote venue offerings.

Benefits

• Healthcare, wellbeing, and entertainment discounts.
• Travel, shopping, and meal benefits.
• Pension, life assurance, employee assistance, and additional leave benefits.
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities.

Part of The Venues Collection under Compass Group UK&I, offering stylish event spaces across the UK. Join us for competitive pay, great perks, and career growth opportunities. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.