Finance Manager

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

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 

40 Hours a week

Monday to Friday

Salary : Competitive

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

• 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

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk