Finance Business Partner – AELTC Wimbledon

Levy UK; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Levy UK (based at the AELTC Wimbledon)

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Meals on duty
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Purpose of Role

You will perform an influential and high-profile role, delivering financial and commercial support to Compass Levy and the client, The All-England Lawn Tennis Club. Through effective business partnering, the role will continually improve service levels, cost effectiveness, and add value to commercial activities undertaken. The Finance Business Partner will lead a small team and report into the Senior Finance Hub Manager.

Location

Site based at The All-England Lawn Tennis Club, in Wimbledon, London. The role is fully on site during the Championships period (June to August). Outside of this period, remote working opportunities are available, but the role holder must be on site a minimum 3 days per week.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant with at least 3 years post qualification experience
• Extensive experience of business partnering non-finance professionals to support the delivery of sound financial information.
• Experience of management accounting inclusive of accounting adjustments, producing reports/analysis to support commercial decision making.
• Analytical and highly numeric, with a high level of attention to detail
• Strong, dynamic team player
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends around The Championships delivery period.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Self-motivated with an ability to effectively plan and organise own work.
• Experience of team management and proven ability to motivate a small team.
• Ability to take on a broad spectrum of work under pressure and to deliver to agreed timescales.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence internal and external parties.
• Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically.
• Ability to adopt a lean methodology of continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Business Partner Account Director and HODs, ensuring strong commercial and operational decision making, with management of financial risks and opportunities on the contract
• Utilise data management, analytics and reporting tools to drive financial and operational performance, including championing use of E15 Insights dashboards and working closely with the Levy E15 Insights team to drive improvements in reporting.
• Ownership of The Championships Food & Drink P&L, with full oversight and awareness of each line
• Ownership of Wimbledon Qualifying Food & Drink P&L, with full oversight and awareness of each line
• Lead balance sheet reviews, highlighting any risks and opportunities.
• Manage Working Capital targets within the business area.
• Support Head of Departments with understanding their budgets and tracking of their spend.
• Lead focus groups with the aim of controlling and tracking costs, as well as seeking out efficiencies.
• Lead on internal and external audit reviews
• Lead the budget and forecast review process, ensuring timelines are met.
• Develop strong relationships with the client to become a trusted individual.
• Involvement to support the month end accounts close
• Present at client meetings
• Perform any ad hoc duties as requested by the Senior Finance Hub Manager or Account Director
• Line manager and develop a team

Package Details

Salary £55-£60k DOE plus benefits (free meal on site)

Fulltime/Permanent role

Who We Are:

Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.

We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences. Focused on doing the right thing' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.

We are official partners of the British Paralympic Association and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.

At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.

Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.

We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.

Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.