Senior Commercial Finance Manager

General informationSenior Commercial Finance ManagerRef: 28Job InformationDivision:Elior Support ServicesAdvert Closing Date:17/12/2021Number of Hours:Full-timeSalary:Competitive Salary Per annumContract Type:PermanentLocation:Cheapside, London, EC2VWorking EnvironmentWe are recruiting for this key role to support the Divisional Finance Director in providing the commercial stewardship of the business, delivering profit & sales growth. This role will offer significant exposure to the operational functions across contract catering covering Regional B&I, Stadia, Concessions & University divisions and is an opportunity to influence at all levels of the business. The main objective of the role is to provide commercial analysis and insight, financial reporting and forecasting, and to influence and challenge business decisions in order to maximise business profit.Job DescriptionYour key responsibilities as the Senior Commercial Financial Manager will consist of:Business partnering with the Operations teamProvide decision support to initiatives and projects supporting delivery of targets through insightful analysis and idea generationProviding interpretation and challenge to current & future trading plans.Supporting the sales team in new business case evaluations, ensuring all proposals are commercially evaluated and vigorously challenged, including post investment reviewsDelivery of key business reporting to the Divisional Finance Director, with some exposure to Board level presentationsPrepare the financial planning and budgeting process within timescalesSupport colleagues across the business in developing financial awarenessWorking Pattern: 37.5 hours per weekSkills and ExperienceThe experience and knowledge we are looking for from the future Senior Commercial Financial Manager include:CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualifiedStrong analytical capabilities coupled with successful business partneringExcellent communication skills with people at all levels in the organisationDemonstratable experience of influencing senior stakeholdersAbility to work on own initiative, effectively prioritise and manage workload, meeting tight deadlinesHigh attention to detailIntermediate to Advanced Excel skills - including pivot tables, formulae, lookup tables, 'if' statements & comfortable with multi-workbook reportingBenefitsAs part of your package, we are offering a competitive salary, plus an annual performance-related bonus.This role also comes with single healthcare cover, company pension scheme, life insurance (x4), 33 days holiday - pro-rata (including Bank Holidays). You can also purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave.Why it's Great to Work for UsElior UK has been recognised for a variety of awards such as CSR and chef development programmes which demonstrate the passion and creativity of our great team.For all our colleagues we offer a range of discounts such as EE mobile contracts, Nissan vehicles, and lots more offers on leisure and entertainment, gyms and restaurants.We focus on our colleagues and hold an annual Elior Award event, issue rewards for recognition every month plus deliver a varied portfolio of development programmes. We offer additional leave for charity work and provide a Colleague Support Programme for health & wellbeing advice.Elior foster and believe in a diverse workplace, free from discrimination, which leads to an enjoyable and supportive environment.Interested?All you need is an updated CV and cover letter, we'll do the rest.#TheJobThatIWant #TeamElior #EliorCareers #EliorFoodie # Facebook: Elior Careers Instagram: elior_ukAny internal colleagues applying for this role, please be advised that new terms and conditions will apply.About Elior Support Services89% of our colleagues enjoy doing their job each day.Here at Elior UK we have lots of opportunity for progression and personal development within our business and work with a diverse range of clients.Elior is a multi-award winning global player in the contract catering sector, with operations in over 6 countries, over 105,000 employees and 4 million guests served every day. We are one of the largest contract caterers in the industry with our Group headquarters in Paris. Here in the UK we have approximately 10,000 colleagues helping us deliver our promise in achieving excellence in everything that makes up the customer experience across over 1,200 sites.Our Head Office is based in Macclesfield and we have another large, newly refurbished office right in the heart of London where our CEO is based. Both offices are linked via good public transport routes. They are sociable and open spaces with fantastic restaurant / catering facilities. Lunch subsidies / free refreshments and snacks are offered.Interested? Click the 'Apply for Vacancy' button at the top of this advert.