Commercial Manager

Financial Reporting:

• Report all financial aspects of performance to senior managers and the head office support team, including Profit and Loss (PnL), Flash, Labour, and consumption reports.


• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of financial information by the finance team.


• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.


• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed.


• Ensure profitability and cost-effectiveness across all commercial activities.


Commercial Analysis:

• Conduct commercial analysis of sales performance, labour, and theoretical Gross Profit (GP).


• Propose commercial improvements to increase profitability and operational efficiency.

Cost Management:

• Transfer all costs and place and track all relevant accruals accurately.


• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded and reported.


Sales Reporting:

• Send weekly sales information to clients and senior managers.


• Update senior managers with figures for monthly reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy.


Payroll Management:

• Check weekly payroll figures to ensure they match with reporting.


• Collaborate with the finance team to resolve any discrepancies promptly.


Team Leadership and Development:

• Day-to-day management of the finance team, ensuring high performance and efficiency.


• Foster progression and development within the finance team, identifying training and development needs to enhance their capabilities.


Stakeholder Communication:

• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding financial performance and commercial strategies.


• Act as a key point of contact for all commercial matters, providing insights and recommendations.
  
  The Commercial Manager will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the commercial aspects of our business operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, excellent leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of market dynamics. The ideal candidate will be adept at identifying growth opportunities, managing key accounts, and ensuring the financial success of the company., Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or professional accounting qualifications preferred).


• Proven experience in a commercial management role within [specific industry].


• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.


• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and commercial analysis.


• Demonstrated success in cost management and improving profitability.


• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  Craft, Creativity and Community - we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK's most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group's go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work with us at Royal Opera House. This role will be Monday - Friday based on site from 9am to 5pm.
  
  Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.


• Personal Development and Training opportunities


• Life assurance scheme


• Pension scheme


• Holiday allowance


• Private medical eligibility


• Eye care


• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance


• Family friendly support


• Regular social events and communication with our leaders


• A holiday purchase scheme


• Volunteering days


• Professional subscriptions


• Recognition schemes and people awards


• Long service awards


• Access to some great high street discount vouchers


• Cycle to work scheme


Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.