Finance Assistant
Location: London (multi-site support role)
Reporting To: Key Account Director
Houston & Hawkes are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially aware Finance Assistant to support our key client locations across London. This is a pivotal role within the business, providing in-depth financial analysis, reporting and governance to ensure strong operational controls, accurate forecasting and consistent financial performance across multiple sites.
This role is self-funded by locations and plays an essential part in maintaining financial discipline, supporting budget targets and driving informed decision-making within our premium contract catering environments.
Key Responsibilities:
*Review weekly sales, gross profit, labour and overheads for each contract against budget
*Ensure each site effectively utilises GP and labour tracking tools
*Report and validate weekly sales data, including reconciliation against EPOS systems
*Spot-check invoice processing and clearing procedures
*Provide on-site support during holidays, resource shortages or critical business periods
*Review control documents (pantries, hospitality, sub-P&Ls) for formula accuracy and data integrity
*Verify internal cross-charges across multiple P&L sites for accuracy
*Conduct random stock take spot-checks at period end with BOH and FOH teams
*Review stock sheets to ensure pricing accuracy
*Conduct quarterly sales mix analysis at each location
*Produce monthly and quarterly sales mix reports including top sellers, bottom sellers, product contribution to sales and gross profit
*Make commercial recommendations based on data insights and produce relevant client statistics
*Support period-end Excel reporting to minimise movements at Account Passing
*Track core versus agency labour spend and make labour utilisation recommendations
*Support monthly, quarterly and annual client reporting with accurate data, analysis and visual presentation
*Assist with the budgeting process, including year-end projections, cost analysis and consistent formatting across locations
What We’re Looking For:
*Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
*Experience within finance, commercial analysis or reporting (hospitality or contract catering experience desirable)
*Confident working with Excel and financial tracking tools
*Ability to interpret financial data and provide clear recommendations
*Strong organisational skills and ability to work across multiple sites
*Professional, proactive and commercially minded approach
Additional Benefits:
*Free meals at work (where applicable)
*Contributory pension scheme
*Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
*Life assurance at two times salary
*Annual company Christmas and summer parties
*Recognition schemes and people awards
*Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
*Day off on your birthday
*Referral bonuses
*Ongoing training and development opportunities
Who We Are:
Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, recognised as one of the best companies to work for in hospitality, and a certified B Corp. We create memorable experiences through vibrant, creative and sustainable food and hospitality, while investing in and supporting our talented teams.
Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a business that values precision, performance and professional growth.