Financial Controller

Elior
We are recruiting for this key role to support the Senior Teams in providing the commercial stewardship of the business, delivering profit & sales growth. This role will offer significant exposure to the operational function across contract catering in the B&I Scotland division and is an opportunity to influence at all levels of the business. The prime objective of the role is to provide commercial analysis and insight, financial reporting and forecasting, client billings, and to influence and challenge business decisions in order to maximise business profit. As the Financial Controller you will be responsible for: Key Operational Accountabilities Business partnering with the on-site operations team Consistent weekly reporting of sales, gross profit, labour, and overheads for each contract Insights on high/low margin products & recommendations to improve profitability Client billing Assess overall finance compliance (cash control, till readings vs. insight, etc) and provide recommendations for improvements Provide decision support to initiatives and projects supporting delivery of targets through insightful analysis and idea generation Providing interpretation and challenge to current & future trading plans Prepare the financial planning and budgeting process within timescales Support colleagues across the business in developing financial awareness Client reports prepared with monthly financial performance Travel required to sites to support the Operations teamKey Working Relationships Onsite operations team Onsite finance managers Senior operations and group manager for stadia business The role is hybrid which will involve working from the office, home, and field as this opportunity covers sites across Scotland in the Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen areas. Flexibilty to travel across Scotland as and when needed is essential Skills and Experience The experience and knowledge we are looking for from the future Financial Controller include: Strong analytical capabilities coupled with successful business partnering High attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative, effectively prioritise and manage workload, meeting tight deadlines Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in the organisation Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills – including pivot tables, formulae, lookup tables, ‘if’ statements & comfortable with multi-workbook reporting Benefits We thank our colleagues for a job well done, and that’s why we offer a wide range of benefits, including; A salary of £40,000 per annum and a 15% KPI performance-related bonus and company vehicle 31 days holiday increasing to 33 after 2 years service. x4 life assurance, a workplace pension matched up to 5%, free lunch and refreshments daily when working from the office Enhanced family leave The option to buy additional holidays – supporting your way of life Free access to mental health first aiders & therapy sessions – supporting you through life’s ups and downs Free access to the 24/7 GP service, nutritional & health experts, financial & legal support, the wellbeing of our teams is key A vast amount of discounts & cashback for supermarkets & retail – reducing your shopping bills A cycle-to-work scheme – saving you 25-40% on bikes Discounts for cinemas, restaurants, hotels, holidays and family days out – we want our teams to enjoy life! A great variety of opportunities & award-winning development programmes to support your career ambitions – big enough for growth, small enough to feel connected With a holistic approach to work-life balance, we encourage our employees to work in a hybrid way; working three days in the office to collaborate and innovate but also allowing for focused time working at home And since the community is at the heart of everything we do, we offer 2 days paid leave for charity work Why it’s Great to Work for Us Welcoming you into our warm, friendly, and genuine team from your first day, we’ll make you feel part of the family. With an inclusive, collaborative, and caring culture, you will share our shared purpose of delivering outstanding customer service. At Elior, we’re innovators and extremely proud of our work around diversity, sustainability, and social value. That’s why with a firm belief in a diverse workplace, 95% of our colleagues feel we cultivate a culture where people of all backgrounds are welcome and valued. If you want to give back to the community, this may be your role. Apply today. Our People Promise We promise to value you like we value our customers. We want you to feel appreciated, supported and fulfilled. We aspire to do this by: Offering roles to support your way of life Employing people who care Trusting you to deliver Thanking you for a job well done Letting you know what you need to know Listening to you Providing opportunities for growth and progression Supporting you through life’s up and downsAny internal colleagues applying for this role, please be advised that new terms and conditions will apply. At Elior we’re enriching lives, everywhere, every day. Feeding children in schools, loved ones in hospitals and care homes, sports fans in stadiums, visitors in heritage sites and teams in the workplace. We are a multi-award-winning global player in the hospitality sector, founded in 1991 with over 105,000 colleagues worldwide, serving over 4 million guests every day. In the UK, our dedicated team serve our customers across 1200 locations. Because of our success and stability, we can offer you excellent career opportunities where you will be nurtured and supported to fulfil your potential. We are renowned for looking after our people, with 87% of our colleagues feeling proud to work with us, and we are committed to delivering delicious and healthy food, which is ethically sourced. And we’re committed to looking after the planet, supporting the community, cutting food waste and supporting wellbeing. We’ve lots to shout about with our strong and united approach in tackling many important global sustainability issues. This role sits within our Business & Industry division, catering for those within the workplace. Taking care of catering and dining services, we’re one of the industry’s largest and most innovative contract caterers. With menus available to pre-order and with in-app payment, Elior B&I have matched the tastes and dietary requirements of our four million daily customers with 21st-century tech