Company Overview

KERB is a business that powers other businesses. We focus on the incubation and growth of innovative, independent food businesses. We run brilliant street food markets, workshops, consultancy, bars, a food hall in Central London and have developed a growing, successful corporate catering company, KERB Events Limited. We are a food-obsessed and people-first company  who believes that everyone with a bit of spark should have the opportunity to ignite it. Be it food entrepreneurs or team members, our mission is to create opportunity and joy through great food, from the KERB up.

Role Description

As the Finance Manager, reporting into the Head of Finance, you’ll lead a small team and play a pivotal role in the development of KERB Events Ltd’s finance function. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract, offering a hands-on opportunity to manage end-to-end financial operations, with a focus on event reconciliation, cost efficiency, and delivering actionable financial insights to drive business performance. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining robust processes and ensuring compliance with financial controls.

Collaboration is key - you’ll work closely with the operations and events teams, as well as central finance, to align financial planning with business objectives and contribute to strategic decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the financial operations within a thriving hospitality and events business while mentoring and developing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations and Events teams to develop action plans that improve margins and drive profitability, optimise labour and overhead costs and improve cost management processes
• Lead and manage a small team, providing ongoing training, development, and regular 1-2-1 feedback to foster a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Proactively work with KERB’s central finance team, operations and clients to ensure the invoiced debt is collected
• Oversee audits, liaising with external auditors to ensure timely and successful completion, while ensuring compliance with UK financial regulations.
• Provide training to operational teams on financial reporting to improve performance and accuracy
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and sharing findings with the Head of Finance / wider finance team.
• Ensure costs are accurately captured and recorded in the correct periods
• Ensure all revenue is captured and recorded and that cash controls are in place
• Achievement of forecasts and budgets and relevant KPI’s
• Support robust forecasting and budgeting processes to set challenging and achievable goals
• Contribute to system-driven business intelligence development
• Collaborate with the Head of Finance on the preparation and filing of the quarterly VAT returns
• Assist with the preparation of the weekly and monthly profit and loss accounts
• Preparing schedules and reports as required including;
• Supporting the Head of Finance with KPI reporting
• Assisting with weekly and monthly reporting to relevant stakeholders
• Assisting in developing and improving the Management Information Pack
• Cost/Margin and Profitability Analysis
• Provides input to the financial evaluation of business cases

Requirements and skills

Essential

• Proven track record of success in a similar Finance Manager role, with the ability to quickly adapt and take ownership of responsibilities within the hospitality or events industry
• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent qualification).
• Previous experience in managing, mentoring, and developing small teams
• Strong proficiency in financial data analysis, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and Google Workspace
• Experience with accounting software such as SAP (or equivalent), with advanced Excel skills 
• Highly numerate and organised, capable of managing complex financial information efficiently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to follow up on deadlines effectively and provide clear leadership to the team
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of finance functions
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling sensitive data and information
• Ability to manage your own workload while supervising and supporting the team, with a focus on creating and maintaining clear processes to ensure deadlines and controls are consistently met

Desired but not essential

• Knowledge of broader financial tools and systems that enhance reporting and analysis efficiency
• Experience in driving process improvements and implementing new financial systems or tools

This list is in no way exhaustive and the incumbent may be asked to perform other tasks to support the wider KERB team (within reason!)

What you’ll get by joining KERB

• Generous discount off all KERB food & drink
• Hybrid/flexible working
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) + birthday day off
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
• Medicash
• Classpass
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave after 2 years
• A Disability Confident committed employer
• A Best Companies accredited employer

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of our values, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity at KERB. We actively celebrate our teams’ different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone, from any background, is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. Applicants are encouraged to share with our People Team any accommodations or reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.

Company Overview

KERB is a business that powers other businesses. We focus on the incubation and growth of innovative, independent food businesses. We run brilliant street food markets, workshops, consultancy, bars, a food hall in Central London and have developed a growing, successful corporate catering company, KERB Events Limited. We are a food-obsessed and people-first company  who believes that everyone with a bit of spark should have the opportunity to ignite it. Be it food entrepreneurs or team members, our mission is to create opportunity and joy through great food, from the KERB up.

Role Description

As the Finance Manager, reporting into the Head of Finance, you’ll lead a small team and play a pivotal role in the development of KERB Events Ltd’s finance function. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract, offering a hands-on opportunity to manage end-to-end financial operations, with a focus on event reconciliation, cost efficiency, and delivering actionable financial insights to drive business performance. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining robust processes and ensuring compliance with financial controls.

Collaboration is key - you’ll work closely with the operations and events teams, as well as central finance, to align financial planning with business objectives and contribute to strategic decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the financial operations within a thriving hospitality and events business while mentoring and developing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations and Events teams to develop action plans that improve margins and drive profitability, optimise labour and overhead costs and improve cost management processes
• Lead and manage a small team, providing ongoing training, development, and regular 1-2-1 feedback to foster a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Proactively work with KERB’s central finance team, operations and clients to ensure the invoiced debt is collected
• Oversee audits, liaising with external auditors to ensure timely and successful completion, while ensuring compliance with UK financial regulations.
• Provide training to operational teams on financial reporting to improve performance and accuracy
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and sharing findings with the Head of Finance / wider finance team.
• Ensure costs are accurately captured and recorded in the correct periods
• Ensure all revenue is captured and recorded and that cash controls are in place
• Achievement of forecasts and budgets and relevant KPI’s
• Support robust forecasting and budgeting processes to set challenging and achievable goals
• Contribute to system-driven business intelligence development
• Collaborate with the Head of Finance on the preparation and filing of the quarterly VAT returns
• Assist with the preparation of the weekly and monthly profit and loss accounts
• Preparing schedules and reports as required including;
• Supporting the Head of Finance with KPI reporting
• Assisting with weekly and monthly reporting to relevant stakeholders
• Assisting in developing and improving the Management Information Pack
• Cost/Margin and Profitability Analysis
• Provides input to the financial evaluation of business cases

Requirements and skills

Essential

• Proven track record of success in a similar Finance Manager role, with the ability to quickly adapt and take ownership of responsibilities within the hospitality or events industry
• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent qualification).
• Previous experience in managing, mentoring, and developing small teams
• Strong proficiency in financial data analysis, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and Google Workspace
• Experience with accounting software such as SAP (or equivalent), with advanced Excel skills 
• Highly numerate and organised, capable of managing complex financial information efficiently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to follow up on deadlines effectively and provide clear leadership to the team
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of finance functions
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling sensitive data and information
• Ability to manage your own workload while supervising and supporting the team, with a focus on creating and maintaining clear processes to ensure deadlines and controls are consistently met

Desired but not essential

• Knowledge of broader financial tools and systems that enhance reporting and analysis efficiency
• Experience in driving process improvements and implementing new financial systems or tools

This list is in no way exhaustive and the incumbent may be asked to perform other tasks to support the wider KERB team (within reason!)

What you’ll get by joining KERB

• Generous discount off all KERB food & drink
• Hybrid/flexible working
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) + birthday day off
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
• Medicash
• Classpass
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave after 2 years
• A Disability Confident committed employer
• A Best Companies accredited employer

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of our values, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity at KERB. We actively celebrate our teams’ different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone, from any background, is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. Applicants are encouraged to share with our People Team any accommodations or reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.