Job Introduction
|
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join the team at Ascot race course; this role will involve leading a small team whilst building productive relationships with all heads of department. You will embed a strong commercial focus, ensuring robust budgets and forecasts, whilst reporting for key areas of the site.
Sodexo Prestige is the Sports and Leisure division of Sodexo UK & Ireland. Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Rugby World Cup.
|
Role Responsibility
- Manage, coach and develop direct reports
- Produce high quality management information to the business and the client that will support and substantiate the profit share financials with a strong emphasis on revenue and cost analysis, cost control and profit improvement opportunities.
- Support the planning and delivery of the commercial operation on race days, in particular Royal Ascot, ensuring appropriate resourcing and controls in place to maximise profitability and minimise losses
- Proactively work with the Fine Dining Manager and heads of department to develop robust forecasts and budgets ensuring information integrity and high quality and flexible analytical insight.
- Work with the business to develop best practice Sodexo accounting and control procedures and support the Senior Finance Manager in delivering key system improvements around stock control and labour management.
|
The Ideal Candidate
- Strong interpersonal skills and leadership of team members
- Qualified accountant or Part Qualified (Final Stage)
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- Organised and self-motivated
- Flexible approach to working
- Desirable to have experience of a high volume retail and cash environment
|
Package Description
Up to £35,500 + Bonus + Benefits
Finance Manager
