Finance Business Partner at CH&Co Catering Group Limited / Compass Group UK

Maintained client debtors, improved cash flow; performed month-end close, reporting and financial analysis for Education and Healthcare sites; monitored budgets, forecast accuracy; partnered with Operations and Project Managers to deliver timely, accurate client and management reporting; reconciled revenue, stock and costs to maintain robust financial control; managed weekly payment runs, PO compliance, and audit support; produced financial reports and analyses to identify trends and drive commercial performance; supported annual budgeting, reforecasting, and continuous improvement of finance processes; collaborated across Finance and Operations during a large company merger transition.

Junior Finance Business Partner at CH&Co Catering Group Limited

Ensured the accuracy of client accounts and reports within period end deadlines, including client invoices and monthly reconciliations. Assisted the Supervisor and Finance Manager with ad hoc work. Prepared and posted journals (accruals and prepayments). Liaised with Operations Managers to discuss client accounts and obtain sign-off. Held monthly meetings with Operations Managers to review each site's financial performance. Supported Caternet software helpdesk as first point of contact for queries. Phased and uploaded yearly budgets for 175 sites across the portfolio.