Finance Business Partner

Gategroup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering solutions provider is hiring a Finance Manager for the LNER contract in Leeds. This permanent position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a car allowance. You will manage financial activities and reporting, ensuring profitability and client relations. Essential qualifications include ACCA/CIMA and experience in manufacturing or FMCG. Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel abilities, and client experience are required. The role is primarily office-based, requiring engagement with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA qualification or in final stages.
• Experience as Finance Manager or Controller in Manufacturing or FMCG.
• Experience with MS Dynamics 365/SAP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close for internal and client reporting cycles.
• Produce P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting.
• Monitor contract profitability and flag risks/opportunities.
• Build robust forecasts and scenario models across the contract.
• Present financial reports confidently to stakeholders.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA qualified or final stages

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Strong analytical skills

Client-facing experience

Exceptional attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

SAP

Job description

Finance Business Partner / Finance Manager

Permanent | £Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits

We are hiring a Finance Manager for the LNER contract, managing all financial activities, reporting, and client relationships.

You’ll operate across dual period‑ends (12 internal, 13 client‑side), requiring strong systems knowledge and exceptional organisation.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you’ll be deep in the detail while maintaining a macro view of contract performance. Direct client contact and commercial partnership are central to this role.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Lead month‑end close for internal and client reporting cycles
• Produce P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting
• Deliver management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary
• Monitor contract profitability and flag risks/opportunities

Forecasting & Analysis

• Build robust forecasts and scenario models across the contract
• Lead annual budgeting and provide rolling forecasts
• Conduct deep‑dive profitability analysis across revenue streams and cost centres
• Support commercial discussions with financial insight

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Primary finance contact for LNER – build strong relationships with client counterpart
• Present financial reports confidently to client and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate across operations, commercial, procurement, and supply chain teams

Systems & Improvement

• Maintain accurate data in MS Dynamics 365/SAP
• Identify process improvements and ensure robust financial controls

Essential Requirements

• ACCA/CIMA qualified or final stages
• Finance Manager or Controller experience in Manufacturing or FMCG
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• MS Dynamics 365/SAP experience highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Client‑facing and stakeholder experience with excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities across dual reporting cycles
• Full UK driving licence

What You’ll Bring

Detail‑oriented with strategic vision. Comfortable challenging numbers and providing insight that drives decisions. Proactive, commercially minded, and able to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.