Patch Assistant Finance Manager We are looking for a Patch Assistant Finance Manager to provide financial and commercial support to the operating teams to aid decision making and drive business performance. Main responsibilities The successful Patch Assistant Finance Manager will be responsible for the following: To ensure accurate and timely completion of all financial returns for weekly and monthly accounts. Full understanding and management of financial systems. Set up, monitor, and review financial control reporting systems in line with company and client requirements. Ensure compliance to central financial controls. Use financial analysis to identify areas of improvement within your business and devise action plan to deliver the change, ensure identified improvements are being actioned by the business and monitor performance Process improvement for contract finance processes and MI reporting Ownership of in contract risk management including profit protection procedures, in unit processes and balance sheet entries Actively manage stakeholders and be involved in ad hoc projects Supporting sales team with new business bids on an ad hoc basis Ideal candidate Essential: Part Qualified professional accounting qualification (ie. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or exam qualified Previous experience in a financial role Excellent financial and commercial acumen Self motivated and able to work independently Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills About the company At Restaurant Associates our vision is simple - We believe that great food and excellent service has the power to transform business success. At RA we offer a distinctive experience for our clients because of our Associates' attention to the smallest detail, our relationships with the most talented consultant chefs and by sharing the very latest trends and ideas and we proudly boast the best chef, service, recipes and suppliers in the industry. Our pillars are; brand, people, food, service with innovation underpinning everything we do in all areas of our business. We are passionate about the power of great food and service on business and its ability to inspire, connect and empower people. This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/87751839