Finance Manager

WSH Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank in London seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial operations across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with expertise in financial management and excellent interpersonal skills. This full-time role offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and a range of benefits, including training and a food allowance. Join us to make a lasting impact in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

27 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Food allowance

Volunteering days

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build rapport with non-finance colleagues.
• Experience in a multi-location business is desirable.
• Experience in financial training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Financials for demanding contract across locations.
• Provide insightful reporting to improve financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with financial control policies.
• Complete trading accounts and produce variance analysis.
• Forecast and budget management, presenting to clients.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA)

Outgoing personality

Organized with flexible approach

Data analysis

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Excellent Excel skills

Passion for continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

• Job title: Finance Manager
• Salary: £55,000 (dependant on experience)
• Location: Farringdon, London
• Start date: ASAP

We are looking for Finance Manager to lead our Finance department, at a leading global investment bank in Central London. We are looking for an individual who has a real passion for the Hospitality and Food industry, is keen to be collaborative and takes pride in their work every day. Every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, and we\'re looking for a talented individual who strives to exceed expectations at every turn.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager to join us and take the lead in revolutionizing the development and implementation of all fiscal planning to support current and future business growth and opportunities. As a key industry leader with UK and Ireland-wide influence, as the Finance Manager, you\'ll have the unique opportunity to shape the direction and future, redefining a world-class finance strategy in a world-class workplace.

At our location, we have a London operation that has a retail restaurant that does approximately 3000 covers a day, 4 coffee bars, 3 micromarkets, 5 reception desks, alongside an extremely busy Conference Centre which hosts up to 1500pax, on top of a fine-dining floor that caters for 29 private dining rooms. All in all, a very busy operation! Alongside two other of our site locations in UK and Europe.

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

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Financials for a very busy and demanding contract across 3 locations.
• Proactively partner with the Heads of Departments to explore ways to improve financial performance by providing insightful reporting, support and recommendations
• Work with the Accounts Director to promote and build a strong financial control environment across all locations, ensuring location teams are complying with appropriate company policies and implementing corrective measures where necessary
• Take responsibility for the monthly completion of trading accounts
• Produce period end variance analysis, review trading accounts and support period end review process with commentary and insightful reporting
• Take ownership for accurate client and company forecasts and budgets, including presenting at our quarterly board meetings to clients on our financial performance.
• Liaise directly with our Senior Heads of Departments for any financial data and analysis they may need to assist and strengthen their ongoing projects and proposals.
• Carry out financial audits on site and advise on financial process best practise
• Follow up on sites that fail financial health check audits with a visit and suitable support and advice
• Provide financial training and support, for a team of 2 in the Finance team, leading and mentoring them

Qualifications

Skillset Required

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA)
• A lively, outgoing personality with proven ability to build rapport with non-finance colleagues
• A motivated, proactive and organised individual with a flexible approach to working hours
• Proven ability to work with, and analyse big data sets
• Commercial acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• A passion for delivering continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-location business
• Experience in financial training
• Commercial or retail finance experience

Additional Information

As a member of the team, you will have access to a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. Investing in your development and provide ongoing training to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role whilst being dedicated to ensuring your work-life balance thus enabling you to pursue your passion for hospitality while also taking care of yourself.

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that\'s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team\'s careers. \"Better\" is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

Benefits

• Monday to Friday role, with 27 Days in addition to bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• Food allowance to use whilst on shift, to ensure you are well nourished during the working day
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks\' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Interested? Even if you don\'t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team memberto feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.