At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse data to optimise catering and FM contracts, providing actionable insights.
- Company: Join a leading brand in FM and Contract Catering with a national presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming data into strategic recommendations.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified or newly qualified (CIMA/ACCA) with data-focused finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are proud to be partnering with a top brand operating in the FM and Contract Catering across the nation. As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will provide high‑quality data analytics and insight to optimise the performance of a portfolio of catering and FM contracts. You will be the bridge between raw EPOS data and actionable commercial recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Performance reporting & visualisation: Build and maintain Power BI dashboards showing daily sales, gross margins, labour %, and waste. Flag outliers to ops teams.
- Menu & event profitability: Analyse profitability of retail offers, hospitality menus, and ad‑hoc events (e.g. Christmas parties, match days). Recommend price / pack changes.
- Budgeting support: Assist regional finance managers in building zero‑based budgets for new contracts, incorporating historical footfall and client subsidy models.
- Contract benchmarking: Compare performance across similar sites (e.g. B&I offices, universities) to identify best practice. Quantify potential savings.
- Ad‑hoc deep dives: Investigate margin erosion (e.g. portion control issues, supplier price increases) and present findings to operations.
Experience Required
- Part‑qualified or newly qualified (CIMA / ACCA) with at least 1 year in a data‑focused finance role.
- Advanced Excel and Power BI (or Tableau).
- Experience in retail / hospitality / catering finance is a strong advantage.
Competencies
- Curious, numbers‑driven mindset.
- Ability to explain data to non‑finance operational managers.
- Organised, able to handle multiple requests from different regions.
Job Tenure: Permanent
Commercial Finance Analyst – Manchester – Manchester employer: Wagstaff Recruitment
As a leading player in the FM and Contract Catering sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Manchester, where innovation meets collaboration. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of curiosity and teamwork. With competitive benefits and a commitment to optimising performance, we empower our Commercial Finance Analysts to make impactful contributions while enjoying a vibrant workplace.
