We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.
Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here.
Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we’re looking for a Finance Manager to work with us at Royal Opera House.

STRATEGIC FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT & PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• Work alongside commercial and operational teams to identify financial opportunities that enhance the contract’s value.
• Partner with the Commercial Growth team, highlighting financial issues and seeking their support in implementing cost control improvements.
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement, owning theoretical GP calculations, understanding the impacts of sales mix changes and ensuring stock controls are in place
• Influence strategic decision-making by providing detailed financial analysis, forecasts, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate on financial modeling for contract renewals, extensions, and new opportunities.
• Continuously review and improve financial processes, controls, and reporting structures.
• Develop and maintain financial governance, ensuring alignment with company policies and best practices.
• Support the senior leadership in implementing operational changes or new initiatives that drive business growth, enhance the customer experience, and improve customer retention and loyalty.
• Present figures and performance metrics at client meetings.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the financial management of an established, high-profile Food & Beverage contract with turnover approaching £20million annually. This role will involve working closely with operational teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost control, and providing commercial insight to support the ongoing success of the contract.
As a key member of the team, you will manage client-facing financial activities, ensuring transparency and fostering a strong partnership. The role will require an in-depth understanding of financial systems, processes, and reporting frameworks, as well as the ability to identify opportunities for financial and operational improvement.