Finance Manager

WSH Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Finance Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations within the catering industry. This exciting position offers the chance to work closely with senior management, utilizing your analytical skills to drive financial success. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences. With a commitment to personal development and a vibrant work culture, this role is perfect for those passionate about finance and hospitality. If you're ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Birthday Off

Volunteering Days

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Free Meals on Shift

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in multi-site retail or catering environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations for catering and client services.
• Support Contract Directors in managing financial targets.
• Lead a team of finance professionals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Excel Skills

Commercial Mindset

Data Analysis

Education

CIMA/ACA Qualified Accountant

Job description

• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Company Description

Title: Finance Manager

Location: Reading

Salary: Up to £55,000

Benefits:

• 33 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Welcome to the heart of hospitality excellence! At BaxterStorey we take immense pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating unforgettable moments. As a renowned pioneer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to welcome individuals who share our passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager. As the Finance Manager you will report to the Finance Director and be responsible for two high profile contracts. This role will be highly visible at all levels of the business requiring the successful candidate to build strong and effective relationships with all levels of Seniority within the team.

As a member of the BaxterStorey family, 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.

Job Description

As a Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of our catering and client services, ensuring accuracy, efficiency. If you have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for the catering industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Operate in a finance business partner role, supporting nominated Contract Directors to manage their business to ambitious financial targets
• Use trend analysis and forecasting techniques to highlight risk and opportunity in a timely manner to maximise benefit to the business
• Provide support and training to operational teams to ensure Operations Managers and Location Managers can maximise the operational efficiency of their teams and contracts
• Identify and implement initiatives to deliver sustainable operational improvements
• Manage the month end process and providing timely and informative financial and operational information to both internal and external stakeholders
• Regularly present financial performance to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead a team of 5 consisting of 2 finance assistants, a supply chain coordinator, a supply chain manager and a rostering assistant., ensuring their development and contribution to the business is maximised
• Work effectively as part of a team of 10 finance business partners
• Internal annual budget setting for region and overheads

Qualifications

• A lively, outgoing personality
• Qualified /Part qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA)
• Proven ability to work with, and analyse big data sets
• Experience of operating in a multi-site retail business, ideally within a food service/ catering environment but this isn't essential
• A motivated, self-starter with an enquiring and pro-active approach to work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - must be comfortable interacting across all levels of the business in formal and informal environments
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong commercial mind-set
• A passion for delivering improvement

Additional Information

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!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

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

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

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