Group Finance Manager

Aramark UK; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee benefit scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Champions

Job summary

A leading hospitality service provider is seeking a highly skilled Group Finance Manager to oversee financial results and manage budgets. The role requires on-site work in London and Bournemouth, focusing on delivering exceptional client service through financial insights. Key responsibilities include forecasting, budget preparation, and stakeholder management. An ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience and prior roles in the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• Previous/current experience in a similar role within the hospitality sector.
• Strong leadership and management of a team.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, analysing and reporting performance on a weekly, monthly and annual basis.
• Challenging internal stakeholders on key areas to achieve target results.
• Preparation of client and company budgets including all updates.
• Producing monthly P&L statements with commentary.
• Complete Month End in line with timelines.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaising with Head Office functions on account-related issues.
• Providing ad-hoc reports and analysis on key projects.
• Preparing manual invoices for ad-hoc charges.
• Identify and unlock opportunities for cost effectiveness.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Budgeting

P&L reporting

Intercompany accounting

Stakeholder management

Team mentorship

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Group Finance Manager role at Aramark UK. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to oversee and manage financial results, budgets, and forecasting. This position requires you to work on-site 5 days per week (2 days in London, Monday – Friday).

You will be aligned to our prestigious corporate client, with six sites spanning London, Bournemouth, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Luxemburg. The client is a global financial institution with roots dating back to 1799. Our expectation is to deliver exceptional client service through precise and timely financial insights.

Key responsibilities

• Forecasting, analysing and reporting performance on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
• Challenging internal stakeholders on key areas to achieve target results
• Preparation of client and Aramark budgets including all updates
• Producing monthly P&L statements with commentary and attending reviews with internal and external stakeholders
• Complete Month End in line with timelines, preparation and posting of month end journals, including intercompany cost transfers, reconcile summaries and ensure correct client invoices
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaising with Head Office functions including Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Sales and Billing on account-related issues
• Providing ad-hoc reports and analysis on key projects as required by the Account Director
• Preparing manual invoices and backup documentation for ad-hoc charges
• Budget writing
• Identify and unlock opportunities for cost effectiveness

Key requirements

• Previous/current experience in a similar role within the hospitality sector (preferably within contract catering or food service)
• Strong leadership and management of a team

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary, plus eligibility for bonus
• Generous annual leave that increases with service, with the opportunity to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits
• Access to an employee benefit scheme offering discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions

Inclusive recruitment

Aramark UK is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. Reasonable adjustments are available at every stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodations or have questions, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.