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Full-time
professional certificate
Competitive Salary And Package, Generous Annual Leave, Option To Buy Extra Leave, Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Benefits App
Posted 27d ago
~40 hrs/week
Remote in United Kingdom
Responsibilities
Lead the financial strategy and commercial performance for the UK Sports & Entertainment sector, reporting to the CFO and partnering with the MD. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance across multi-site operations to drive operational efficiency and revenue growth.
Requirements
Requires a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership. Must have a background in high-volume hospitality, stadium catering, or large-scale events with expertise in contract-based commercial models.
Full job description
Job Description
Are you a strategic, commercially minded finance leader with a passion for delivering excellence in fast paced, high-profile environments? Aramark’s Sports & Entertainment (S&E) sector is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to guide financial strategy, strengthen commercial performance, and partner with operational leaders across some of the most exciting venues in the industry.
As the business continues its strong growth trajectory, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping financial direction, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring the sector remains competitive, innovative, and financially robust. Reporting to the CFO and acting as a key copilot to the S&E MD, you will influence decision making at the highest level while leading a talented finance team to deliver insight, rigour, and continuous improvement.
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands on impact across event and non-event trading helping to create memorable hospitality experiences while delivering long term value.
This is a permanent, remote role with a UK client facing remit.
What's in it for you:
Competitive salary and package
Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
Defined contribution pension scheme
Life assurance
Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Program
FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)
Job Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the financial strategy for the UK S&E sector
Provide strategic insight and challenge to the leadership team to support informed, data‑driven decisions
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across multisite, multi‑client operations
Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards and processes
Manage cashflow, working capital, and capital expenditure while reporting into the UK Group
Analyse trading performance across events and non-event days to identify opportunities for revenue and margin growth
Support pricing strategy, yield optimisation, and menu engineering for hospitality offerings
Partner with operational leaders to drive cost control, labour planning, procurement efficiency, and stock management
Act as a trusted advisor to the S&E MD and sector leadership, providing clear and actionable financial insight
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering capability, accountability, and continuous improvement
Key Requirements:
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post‑qualification experience
Senior finance leadership experience within a high volume hospitality, stadium catering, sports, or large scale events environment
Strong understanding of cost control, labour management, and food & beverage profitability
Experience working with contract based commercial models such as concessions, revenue share, or joint ventures
An influential communicator and presenter who is commercially astute, analytical, pragmatic, and effective under pressure
Demonstrates high integrity, strong governance mindset, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service while partnering closely with operational teams
About Aramark
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [email protected]
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
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How many Sports & Recreation jobs are open in Manchester, United Kingdom right now?
There are currently 102 open sports & recreation positions in Manchester, United Kingdom listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Sports & Recreation roles in Manchester, United Kingdom?
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Are there remote or hybrid Sports & Recreation jobs in Manchester, United Kingdom?
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