Financial Controller - SEC

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Financial Controller in Glasgow to manage food cost sales and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will handle inventory management, support culinary teams, and oversee vendor relationships. Requirements include experience in food service and strong analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 plus excellent benefits, including healthcare and 23 days' annual leave.

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Meals on duty

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role in food service.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support unit operation through managed Food Cost of Sales.
• Oversee inventory levels and place orders for ingredients.
• Monitor food costs and wastage to maximise profitability.
• Manage relationships with food suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Analyse financial reports for cost savings.

Skills

Inventory management

Cost control

Staff training

Health and safety compliance

Vendor relationship management

Communication

Education

Experience in food service or catering

Knowledge of financial reporting

Tools

Food costing software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Introduction

Financial Controller - SEC - Glasgow | Full-Time / Permanent

£35000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

Levy is the exciting and vibrant sports, entertainment, and events hospitality sector of Compass Group – the world's largest catering business. In the UK, we partner with world‑class venues including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCeL London.

We are culinary champions. Sustainably sourced great food and exceptional service sit at the heart of every legendary experience we deliver.

We are committed to Net Zero by 2027 and proud to pay all team members at least the Real or London Living Wage.

Role Purpose

The overall role of the Financial Controller is to effectively support the unit's operation through a managed Food Cost of Sales, Sundries and controllables. To assist the culinary team to manage the ordering, processing, stock control and invoices relating to all orders placed ensuring the smooth planning and delivery of a first‑class catering product to our clients and customers whilst managing the business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBITLIES

Menu ordering

• Collaborate with the Executive chef and culinary team to create and place orders in line with the menus and volumes required that align with budgets, supply chain, allergen.
• Create Allergen information and carbon labels in line with recipes.
• Management of approved purchasing supply chain.
• Ensure that all delivered items meet quality and safety standards.

Inventory Management and Procurement

• Oversee inventory levels of food, ingredients, and kitchen supplies.
• Place orders for ingredients and supplies based on inventory levels and anticipated demand.

Food Cost Monitoring

• Monitor food costs and wastage to minimise expenses and maximise profitability. Minimise waste through effective inventory management.

Vendor Relationships

• Manage relationships with food suppliers and vendors. monitor quality and explore cost-effective sourcing options.

Staff Rota and Training recording

• Support the Executive Chef and Head chefs to onboard, document training, and upload rotas, including chefs, KPs, and kitchen assistants.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Ensure documentation for compliance with health and safety regulations and standards, including food safety, sanitation, and hygiene are completed and filed accordingly.
• File documents for kitchen hygiene practices, including cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Carry out and record monthly probe calibrations.

Cost Control and Budget Management

• Monitor and update food costs, labour costs, and other expenses to meet budgetary targets, update trackers for Executive chef and Head chefs.
• Analyse financial reports and performance metrics to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Head chefs to develop and manage kitchen budgets.
• Monitor and highlight costs controls to minimize waste and optimise resource utilisation in the kitchen.

Communication and Coordination

• Communicate effectively with front‑of‑house staff, management, and vendors to coordinate sundries orders for all events.
• Foster a collaborative and positive working environment within the kitchen team. Act as a liaison between the kitchen and other departments to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.

Compliance and Legal Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of company due diligence and legal requirements in relation to meeting standards on food safety, cleanliness, and allergen management.
• Support the Facilities and Maintenance Manager in ensuring all equipment and structure is maintained in line with legal and company requirements to ensure a safe working environment.
• Complete and support management with mandatory compliance requirements in line with legal and company polices/procedures.
• Complete and support management with the recording of training and development of the culinary team and those within the department.

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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!