Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: Hybrid/ Support Office/ Field-based.
Contract Type: 52 weeks permanent 
Salary: £60,000 per annum + Car/Car allowance

Why Join us?

• Hybrid working
• Car/Car allowance 
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels

We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to work closely with operational and senior leadership teams, providing financial insight, budgeting and forecasting support, performance analysis, and strategic guidance to help drive informed decision-making across the business.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh, innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Please note: This is a field-based role that will involve some travel across England. While not mandatory, candidates are preferred to hold a full UK driving licence due to the locations where we operate. The role is hybrid, with opportunities for home working when appropriate.

• Identify underperforming contracts and partner with Operations teams to develop and implement financial improvement plans.

• Support client reporting requirements and attend client meetings where appropriate, providing clear financial insight and performance commentary.

• Contribute to company-wide finance initiatives, projects and continuous improvement programmes.

• Use trend analysis, financial modelling and forecasting to highlight risks and opportunities, enabling proactive decision-making and maximising business performance.

• Provide financial guidance and challenge to operational teams to ensure Operations Managers and Location Managers maximise the financial performance and efficiency of their contracts.

• Identify and implement initiatives at a regional level that drive sustainable financial and operational improvements.

• Support the regional month-end process, reviewing financial adjustments, analysing variances and constructively challenging Operations Managers on contract performance.

• Support the mobilisation of new contracts, including building robust operating budgets and forecasts, monitoring early trading performance and working with Operations teams to implement corrective actions where required.

• Previous experience as a Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner, ideally within the contract catering or hospitality sector.

• Experience managing both the balance sheet and P&L of a business.

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Strong MS Excel skills.

• Previous experience using Data Warehouse systems and Microsoft Dynamics GP is preferred.

• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills, including experience supporting non-finance colleagues in understanding financial performance.

• Highly organised with the ability to work closely alongside senior stakeholders.

We pride ourselves on:

People first
We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always
Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education
We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do
Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking
New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.