Finance Manager

Compass Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Free onsite swimming pool access

Subsidised meals

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in London is seeking a Finance Manager to partner with operational leaders, translating data into actionable insights that drive commercial decisions and improve performance across a flagship workplace contract.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting, monitor KPIs, strengthen financial controls and support strategic initiatives, delivering measurable results while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Experience partnering with operational or non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial reporting tools.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to provide commercial financial insight and challenge.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly management reporting.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and recommend practical solutions.
• Monitor KPIs including revenue, margin, labour, stock and costs.
• Maintain strong financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Support business improvement projects, change initiatives and strategic decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with finance and operational teams, helping drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical mindset

Business partnering

Proactive problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Finance Manager

Location: London

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Are you a commercially minded Finance Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance?

We're looking for a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to join one of our flagship workplace hospitality contracts. This is a highly visible business partnering role where you'll work alongside operational leaders, using financial insight to drive commercial decisions, improve performance and support a dynamic, customer-focused operation.

You'll enjoy turning data into action, identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver measurable results.

What you'll be doing

• Partner with operational leaders to provide commercial financial insight and challenge.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly management reporting.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and recommend practical solutions.
• Monitor KPIs including revenue, margin, labour, stock and costs.
• Maintain strong financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Support business improvement projects, change initiatives and strategic decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with finance and operational teams, helping drive a culture of continuous improvement.

About you

You'll be a commercially focused accountant with excellent analytical skills and a passion for business partnering.

You'll have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Experience partnering with operational or non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial reporting tools.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Experience within hospitality, catering, retail, facilities management or another customer-focused operational business would be advantageous.

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading workplace hospitality business during a period of growth and transformation. You'll play a key role in one of our most prestigious contracts, working with an ambitious leadership team and helping shape the future of a high-performing operation.

If you're looking for a Finance Manager role where you can make a real commercial impact while developing your career in a collaborative and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free on-site gym
• Free onsite swimming pool access
• Subsidised meals
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!