Group Finance Manager

Group Finance Manager - Contract Catering

My client is seeking an experienced Group Finance Manager to join their multi-site catering and hospitality client in leading the finance team, providing strategic financial guidance overseeing and managing financial results, budgets, and forecasting.

This position carries the management accountability and oversight of all financial functions for contracts, accounts, and profit centers, 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 Head Office. This is a key role that requires strong financial acumen and the ability to deliver precise and timely financial insights.

Key responsibilities:

• Analysing performance on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Prepare Flash Reports as required and at Month end ahead of final result
• Regular forecasting and monitoring financial performance
• 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
• Prepare and conduct client financial reviews: monthly/quarterly /annually/adhoc

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in financial planning and analysis software.

• £63,000 plus 10% 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