Finance Manager

Finance Manager/Commercial Manager

£40,000-£45,000 per annum

Richmond, Surrey,

Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Commercial Manager/Finance Manager based at Kew Gardens The Botanical.

Location: TW9 3AE

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days

Key responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Report all financial aspects of performance to senior managers and the head office support team, including Profit and Loss (PnL), Forecast, Labour, and consumption reports.
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of financial information by the finance team.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure profitability and cost-effectiveness across all commercial activities

Commercial Analysis:

• Conduct commercial analysis of sales performance, labour, and theoretical Gross Profit (GP).

• Propose commercial improvements to increase profitability and operational efficiency.

Cost Management:

• Transfer all costs and place and track all relevant accruals accurately.

• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded and reported.

Sales Reporting:

• Send weekly sales information to clients and senior managers.

• Update senior managers with figures for monthly reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

Payroll Management:

• Check weekly payroll figures to ensure they match with reporting.

• Collaborate with the finance team to resolve any discrepancies promptly.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding financial performance and commercial strategies.

• Act as a key point of contact for all commercial matters, providing insights and recommendations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or professional accounting qualifications preferred).
• Proven experience in a commercial management role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and commercial analysis.
• Demonstrated success in cost management and improving profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers