Company Description Benefits: Competitive Salary Private Health Care package 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Plus your birthday off 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave Secondary carer leave Wedding/commitment day leave Free meals on shift Bespoke training and development opportunities Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels Pension and life insurance Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema Wellbeing hub Access to employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, and we’re looking for a Finance Manager who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our dynamic team in the contract catering industry. As a Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of our catering and client services, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with financial regulations. If you have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for the catering industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. At BaxterStorey we take immense pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating unforgettable moments. As a renowned pioneer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to welcome individuals who share our passion for providing impeccable service. As a member of the BaxterStorey family, you will have access to a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. Investing in your development and provide ongoing training to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role whilst being dedicated to ensuring your work-life balance thus enabling you to pursue your passion for while also taking care of yourself. Job Description Operate in a finance business partner role, supporting the Operations Directors and Account Director to manage their businesses and achieve their ambitious financial targets. Use trend analysis and forecasting techniques to highlight risk and opportunity in a timely manner to maximise benefit to the business. Provide support and training to operational teams to ensure Operations Managers and Location Managers can maximise the operational efficiency of their teams and contracts Identify, evaluate, and recommend tools and technology to optimise site performance and user experience. Identify and implement initiatives at a regional level to deliver sustainable operational improvements. Support the mobilisation of new contracts, including building realistic operating budgets, monitoring performance during initial trading and working with the Operations team to implement any corrective actions in a timely manner. Support the regional month end process, reviewing proposed adjustments and supporting Operations Managers on location performance. Provide meaningful and insightful reporting analysis to support regional operational review meetings. Work effectively as part of the finance team to identify and implement best practice opportunities across all regions. to develop and maintain an effective control environment and to continue to develop the existing business reporting environment. Schedule meetings, organise and maintain MD’S calendar with the ability to understand and anticipate challenges facing the business and be able to manage/reschedule priorities effectively and proactively. Qualifications Experience of operating in a multi-site retail/food services business A motivated, self-starter with an enquiring and pro-active approach to work Excellent written and verbal communication skills – must be comfortable interacting across all levels of the business in formal and informal environments. Advanced computer skills – MS Word, Office, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook Excellent Excel skills Strong commercial mind-set A passion for delivering improvement. Excellent team building skills including leadership and motivation in a team Accounting or finance qualification desirable Proficient in use of Microsoft SharePoint Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s 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 team’s 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 VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d 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 (ED&I) 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 team.