Title:  Finance Business Partner

Aramark UK has an exciting opening for a Finance Business Partner to join our well-established Finance Team. You will be specifically aligned to our Workplace Experience Group. 

The primary focus of this role is to support the Finance Director, Director or Operations’ and Sales Directors in all activities associated with growing our business. This will involve producing financial models for prospective clients in response to tenders, evaluating our current operating and commercial models to support retention of clients and reviewing baseline performance to support sharing of best proactive to deliver commercial outcomes (not limited to P&L, will include cashflow and capital structures) 

The role will also include certain planning and reporting tasks throughout key periods within the financial year, for example the annual planning cycle, rolling forecast cycle and month end close including balance sheet reconciliations. 

This is a full time and permanent role which can be home based but if office working is your preference, we have offices in Leeds and Farnborough. 

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary and package including Study Support 
• Home working 
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra. 
• Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits 
• Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers 
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions 
• FOOD! A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!) 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the sector teams in producing and understanding quality financial information – developing understanding and financials and process as required. 
• Leading the commercial modelling and completion of client returns for new Business proposals, partnering with the Sales Directors to close new business 
• Liaising with the sector Directors of Ops to produce financial models and client returns used for key retention business. 
• Take ownership of keeping Salesforce up to date for the Workplace Sector 
• Lead the key metrics process for the sectors in terms of data collation and commentary as to meaning (ATV/SPC/Penetration) 
• Support in the monitoring of the Risks & Opportunities schedule, updating delivery and mitigation plans. 
• Create the culture where cash and collection of is valued as highly and profit. 
• Develop a strong understanding of the financial systems and processes to ensure things are done quickly and efficiently – challenge the status quo to improve process. 
• Prepare key balance sheet reconciliations for the line of business and ensure integrity of the balance sheet – act as the lead in ensuring Blackline process is followed. 
• Engages the business in supporting the financial agenda and ensures the teams understanding of the key processes 
• Can support the operational teams to develop financial understanding and processes 
• Develops an understanding for the “why” and can articulate this to non-finance colleagues to show importance of Data/Information and the commercial impact this has on the Sector 

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

• Part qualification in ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) 
• Good communication skills; oral, written and presentation 
• Ability to take a written request and turn it into a financial model, with narrative of assumptions and how these have come about 
• Extensive experience of financial systems & Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel 
• Some broader business awareness beyond the financial arena 
• Able to discuss objectives with those around them in a constructive way to ensure projects and financial projections are implemented/delivered on time and on budget 

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. 

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk 

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.