Finance Systems Manager NEW Foodbuy Posted today Competitive Mobile Central Functions

Chartwells Independent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in the UK is seeking a Finance Systems Manager. This role involves deep technical expertise in financial management, supporting decision-making, and driving financial performance. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge in Excel, SQL, and Power BI, along with strong project management and communication skills. Join this dynamic organization and contribute to reshaping procurement in the food sector.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, SQL Server, and Power BI.
• Strong project management skills; comfortable with multiple deadlines.
• Proven experience in commercial finance with tangible improvements.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence to influence stakeholders.
• Strong business process analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in procurement or SAP is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted business partner for financial performance.
• Manage and report procurement benefits for profitability.
• Lead system development and reporting improvements.
• Provide financial analysis and insights for subsector strategy.
• Partner on new client opportunities and sector growth.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement in finance systems.

Skills

Excel

Access

SQL Server

Power BI

Project management skills

Business process analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Location: Chertsey / Parklands / Mobile
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Head of Finance - Foodbuy Members

Foodbuy, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, manages around £0.9bn of spend across our Members sector - and we're growing fast. We're looking for a Finance Systems Manager to play a pivotal role in helping us deliver smarter, more efficient, data-driven financial management.

This is a high-profile role where you'll partner with our Client Account Managers, Commercial, Procurement, and CBM teams to make sure the numbers truly add up - not just on paper, but in the way we deliver value for our clients.

You'll bring deep technical expertise, commercial acumen, and a sharp eye for detail to help us improve reporting, streamline processes, and embed automation wherever possible.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted business partner, supporting decision-making and driving financial performance across Foodbuy Members.

• Managing, tracking, and reporting procurement benefits to ensure maximum value and profitability.

• Leading system development and reporting improvements - from complex Excel models to SQL and Power BI.

• Supporting subsector strategy with robust financial analysis and insights.

• Partnering with the Head of Finance on new client opportunities and sector growth.

• Driving automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across finance systems.

What we're looking for

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, SQL Server, and Power BI - with the ability to design, debug, and develop.

• Strong project management skills - comfortable juggling multiple deadlines and stakeholders.

• Proven experience in commercial finance, delivering real value and improvements.

• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate at all levels.

• Strong business process analysis and problem-solving ability.

• Experience in procurement, food/non-food service, or SAP would be a bonus.

Why join us?

At Foodbuy, you'll be part of a dynamic, growing organisation that's reshaping procurement in the food and services sector. We're proud of our scale and expertise, but equally value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll get to work on big challenges, influence senior stakeholders, and see the direct impact of your work in driving smarter finance.

If you're detail-driven, commercially minded, and ready to help us deliver the next phase of growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of our journey.