Business & Finance Assistant

Monday to Friday, daytime office hours
Part Time
Arena Ct, England, S9 2LF
£21000 - £24000 per annum

This role sits within our Education division – catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

Are you a passionate Finance Analyst? If so, we’d love you to join our team!

This is a site-based role, therefore, own transport is essential with the occasional opportunity to work remotely

We are recruiting for a Finance Analyst to support the Operations Manager providing detailed financial analysis of the business, to support delivering profit & sales growth.

This role will offer significant exposure to the operational functions across the multi-site contract 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, and to influence and challenge business decisions in order to maximise business profit.

Key Operational Accountabilities for the Finance Analyst:
Business partnering with the Operations team
Provide decision support to initiatives and projects supporting the delivery of targets through insightful analysis and idea generation
Providing interpretation and challenge to current & and future trading plans
Prepare the financial planning and budgeting process within timescales
Support colleagues across the business in developing financial awareness

Key skills and attributes for our Finance Analyst:
Strong analytical capabilities coupled with successful business partnering experience preferably within the hospitality industry
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 & comfortable with multi-workbook reporting

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:
Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday
Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:
Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs:
Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:
Workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

Workplaces & Office Space
Sporting Venues & Stadiums
Public Sector & Defence
Health, Care & Hospitals
Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That’s why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Our way of saying thank you

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

Workplaces & Office Space
Sporting Venues & Stadium
Attraction & Heritage Sites
Public Sector & Defence
Health, Care & Hospitals
Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality

At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.

Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!

By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We're happy to help.

Interested?

Job Reference - 786