Finance Manager - London

Company Description

Searcys are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Finance Manager to join our team. As aFinance 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.

This role will be based in a B&I contract.

As a Fiance Manager you will benefit from the following:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys enhanced pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave ( depending on role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within the venue
• Birthday off
• Access to gym facilities on site in the venue 

Job Description

Full Time

Monday to Friday

Salary : 35k to 39k

Job Description

Managing all financial aspects of a contract

Operating in-unit bookkeeping systems: Processing/querying daily purchase invoices and credit notes, daily reconciliation revenues & takings, balancing cash office, calculating stock transfers between accounts, calculating waste reports, closing weekly accounting period

• Weekly paperwork submission to central office
• Maintaining accrual specific documents (free issue, beverages, agency, vending)
• Monthly, quarterly and yearly client reporting suite delivery for Cost Plus contract
• Client stock reconciliation and reporting
• Client specific analytical reports
• Monthly accruals and journals preparation and postings
• P&L revision and submission
• Monthly client Invoice issuing with back up.
• Quarterly client reporting
• Budgeting and balance sheet reconciliation for client and Searcys
• Weekly Payroll management

Qualifications

• A lively, outgoing personality
• Management accounting experience would be preferred
• Proven ability to work with, and analyse big data sets
• Experience of operating in a multi-site retail business, within a food service/ catering environment is essential
• 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
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong commercial mind-set
• A passion for delivering improvement 

Additional Information

Searcys, Britain's oldest catering and restaurant brand, was established in 1847. We are best known for our Champagne Bars, Restaurants, and stunning Events Venues in iconic destinations such as 116 Pall Mall, The Barbican, The HAC, The Gherkin, and St Pancras International.

Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service, quality, and innovation is reflected in every aspect of our brand. At Searcys, we recognise the value of individuality and actively embrace the diversity of our teams, as they are the cornerstone of our success.

If you share our passion for the hospitality industry and seek a dynamic work environment that celebrates your unique strengths, we would love for you to join our team!