Finance Support Manager

Company Description

Title: Finance Support ManagerLocation: North of England and ScotlandReporting to: Head of Finance for North and ScotlandEssential: Working within the hospitality industry in financeSalary: £35-38k plus car or car allowanceAre you Obsessed with Finance and Hospitality?! We hope so as we are recruiting for our finance team a finance support manager to work remotely within our North and Scotland business!The role will include travel throughout the week to our wonderful locations to support and advise on various financial information including data, forecasting, tariff increases, budgets and general queries around the business.Covering the North of England, Scotland and remote working!Benefits:33 Days holiday including bank holidaysPlus your birthday off3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 weeks enhanced maternity leaveSecondary carer leaveWedding/commitment day leaveFree meals on shiftBespoke training and development opportunitiesApprenticeships opportunities for all experience levelsPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays and cinemaWellbeing hubAccess to employee assistance programmeCycle to work schemeBaxterStorey is the UKs largest independent food services provider to Business and Industry, with a turnover of nearly £400m across the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe employing 7,000 staff.

The Company is passionate about providing high quality, freshly prepared food sourced locally to each of its clients and is at the leading edge of innovation in the food services industry.Our North and Scotland region has grown rapidly over the last few years with ambitions for further growth this year and in the years to come. We operate more than 90 locations in Scotland and a further 120 in the North of England across various business sectors. This role will report to the Head of Finance and support our North and Scotland Operations teams to manage all financial aspects and improve business performance.

Job Description

Proactively partner with the Operations Team to explore ways to improve financial performance by providing insightful reporting, support and recommendations.Work with the Head of Finance to promote and build a strong financial control environment across all locations, ensuring location teams are complying with appropriate Company policies and implementing corrective measures where necessary.Support the monthly completion of trading accounts with operations managers.Produce period end variance analysis, review trading accounts and support period end review process with commentary and insightful reporting.Support Operations Team to produce accurate client and company forecasts and budgets.Carry out financial audits on site and advise on financial process best practise.Follow up on sites that fail financial health check audits with a visit and suitable support and advice.Provide financial training and support.

Qualifications

Must be working in the hospitality industry in a similar positionStudying or part qualified CIMA or equivalentExperience of working in a multi-location business within hospitality and cateringExperience in financial trainingCommercial or retail finance experienceA lively, outgoing personality with proven ability to build rapport with non-financial managers.A motivated, proactive and organised individual with a flexible approach to working hours.Commercial acumenExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent Excel skillsA passion for delivering continuous improvement.

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether thats an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our teams careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.Join us, and be part of the food revolution!BaxterStorey Values:ALWAYS VISIONARYWe strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVEWe are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVEWe embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.FOREVER CONSCIOUSWe work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.Interested? Even if you dont meet all requirements, wed like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDandI) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.Join us and bring your unique perspective to our ..... full job details .....