Commercial Finance Director

Aramark; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

Aramark UK is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Commercial Finance Director.

Our Commercial Finance Director will work directly with the UK Group CFO in a commercially minded leadership role as the business continues its growth journey. Acting as a fundamental extension to the CFO, working across the business with the CEO, MDs and other functional leaders to engage in activities ranging from business improvement programs to new growth opportunities.

We are looking for a solution-focused and engaging business leader to help us achieve even more. The candidate will have the upward potential to be a successor to the CFO or other UK Group Leadership roles.

The role will be home-based with travel across the UK and we would like the successful candidate to live near either Leeds or London.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary with bonus
• Company car / annual car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits
• Generous annual leave increasing in line with service, with opportunity to buy more
• Home-based, with UK-wide travel
• Discount platform for many organisations
• Employee assistance programme, available for free 24/7
• Access to a network of trained mental health champions

Key responsibilities:

• Negotiate contracts for UK Group M&A activities
• Provide financial insight into key initiatives, supporting the Group Leadership team
• Proactively drive improvement business wide, identifying areas of opportunity
• Partner with Sales leaders on significant new business opportunities as required
• Interact with and provide confidence to US parent on key UK business initiatives

Key requirements:

• Negotiation: an individual with experience in negotiating commercial contracts and solving contractual issues
• Acquisitions: experience required at the contractual point of acquiring a company
• Communication: an individual who can engage, excite and capture an audience (incl stakeholders)
• Flexible mindset: this is a new position, we require someone who is comfortable with a role evolving
• Location: within an hour of either Leeds or London
• Fully qualified chartered accountant - ACCA, CIMA or ACA all welcome
• Minimum 5 years + PQE
• Experience within a fast paced, commercial organisation - ideally business services
• At their best working with non-finance colleagues to drive performance

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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 - [e-mail]

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

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