Group Finance Manager

Aramark Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Champions

Job summary

Aramark Ltd seeks a skilled financial controller to oversee budgets, forecasting and reporting for contracts and profit centers. You will deliver weekly, monthly and annual performance analyses for the Line Manager, Client, and Aramark Head Office.

The role requires strong financial acumen, leadership and the ability to provide precise and timely insights to support decision-making. On-site work five days a week (London preferred).

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and reporting.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills.
• Leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, analyse and report performance weekly, monthly and annually.
• Challenge internal stakeholders to achieve targets.
• Prepare client and Aramark budgets and updates.
• Produce monthly P&L with commentary and review with stakeholders.
• Complete month end including journals and intercompany cost transfers.
• Reconcile balance sheet and liaise with Credit Control, AP, Sales and Billing.
• Provide ad-hoc reports and analysis for key projects.
• Prepare invoices and backup documentation for ad-hoc charges.
• Budget writing and cost optimization identification.
• Maintain client relationships and provide financial insights.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team and take on the critical role of overseeing and managing financial results, budgets, and forecasting. Please note, the individual is required to work 5 days on‑site (preferably London), Monday - Friday. You will be specifically aligned to our prestigious corporate client, who have six sites spanning across London, Bournemouth, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Luxemburg. Our client, a global financial institution, have roots tracing back to 1799. One of their core principles is to deliver exceptional client service and that's exactly what we expect from you! This position carries the management accountability and oversight of all financial functions for contracts, accounts, and profit centres, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of financial processes. You will also be tasked with producing detailed and accurate financial reports, including variance analysis, for the Line Manager, Client, and Aramark Head Office.

This is a key role that requires strong financial acumen and the ability to deliver precise and timely financial insights.

Key responsibilities:

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

Previous / current experience:

Previous / current experience in a similar role within the hospitality sector (preferably within contract catering or food service) Proven track record in high volume commercial operation Excellent numeracy & communication skills Strong leadership & management of team

Competitive salary:

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