Senior Finance Business Partner - SEC & EICC | Full-Time / Permanent

£75,000 + bonus and excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, car allowance, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're looking for...

We're looking for a senior commercial finance partner to lead operations, clients, and leadership across world-class sports and entertainment Levy venues in the North of England and Wales. As Senior Finance Business Partner you'll play a key role in driving profitable growth, strong financial control, and successful mobilisation of new venue contracts through insight-led decision making and disciplined governance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, hands on, and commercially focused Senior Finance Business Partner looking to make an impact in a fast-paced hospitality and events environment!

We are Levy

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London ? we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

Senior Finance Business Partner - The Role

• Drive commercial performance and data insights.
• Strengthen financial control and reporting.
• Lead the finance workstream for new contract mobilisation.
• Improve systems, processes, and automation.
• Support delivery of Compass MAP (Management & Performance Reporting) plans.

What we're looking for

•  A personable self-starter with the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and operators alike.
• Completed qualifications - AAT, Finance Degree or QBE.
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills with experience using Power BI and SAP.
• The flexibility to travel and work across different locations as required - car allowance provided.
• Strong management accounting experience.
• Experience with financial systems / ERP implementations.
• Excellent commercial acumen.
• Proven ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management capability.

It's a bonus if you have...

• Experience in hospitality, events, stadium, or multi-site environments.
• Previous mobilisation or project-based finance experience.
• Knowledge of contract finance and commercial terms.
• Full UK driving license.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits

  · 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme

• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)

• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days' additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby?s first birthday, enhanced family leave

• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships

• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products

• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways

• Meals on duty included

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversit