Group Finance Manager

Aramark UK; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus eligibility

Generous annual leave

Defined contribution pension

Employee benefit scheme with discounts

Mental health support

Employee benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme

Mental health champions

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Group Finance Manager to oversee financial results and manage forecasting for contracts. This role requires experience in the hospitality sector and strong leadership skills. The position is on-site in London, offering a competitive salary and generous benefits including annual leave and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role within the hospitality sector (preferably contract catering or food service).
• Strong leadership and management of a team.
• Proven ability to manage budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage financial results, budgets and forecasting for contracts and accounts.
• Produce detailed and accurate financial reports including variance analysis.
• Complete Month End processes and prepare month-end journals.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and liaise with Head Office functions.
• Forecast, analyse and report performance weekly, monthly and annually.
• Prepare client and Aramark budgets including updates; produce monthly P&L statements with commentary and attend review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide ad-hoc reports and analysis on key projects as required by the Account Director.
• Prepare manual invoices and supporting documentation for ad-hoc client charges.
• Identify opportunities for cost effectiveness and drive improvements.

Skills

Experience in finance role in hospitality

Leadership and team management

Forecasting

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Group Finance Manager role at Aramark UK. This role is on-site, five days a week (5 days on-site, preferably London).

You will be aligned to our corporate client, a global financial institution with sites in London, Bournemouth, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Luxemburg. The client prioritizes delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage financial results, budgets and forecasting for contracts, accounts and profit centres.
• Produce detailed and accurate financial reports, including variance analysis, for the Line Manager, Client and Aramark Head Office.
• Complete Month End processes within timelines, prepare and post month-end journals (including intercompany cost transfers), reconcile summaries and ensure correct client invoices.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and liaise with Head Office functions (Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Sales and Billing) on account issues.
• Forecast, analyse and report performance weekly, monthly and annually.
• Prepare client and Aramark budgets including updates; produce monthly P&L statements with commentary and attend review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide ad-hoc reports and analysis on key projects as required by the Account Director.
• Prepare manual invoices and supporting documentation for ad-hoc client charges.
• Identify opportunities for cost effectiveness and drive improvements.

Key requirements

• Experience in a similar finance role within the hospitality sector (preferably contract catering or food service).
• Strong leadership and management of a team.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary, plus eligibility for bonus
• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension and life assurance benefits
• Employee benefit scheme with discounts across retail and leisure providers
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Aramark UK, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer and 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 in the strictest confidence.

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