Adam Matthews

Management Accountant @Roadchef

Norton Canes, GB

As a Management Accountant at Roadchef, I’m responsible for delivering accurate, detailed management accounts across 30 sites, providing comprehensive variance analysis across both OPEX and commercial income streams. My role involves frequent collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to help shape financial strategy, monitor budgets, and drive performance improvements across the business.Key Responsibilities & Achievements- Partnered with operations and lodge teams to analyze merchant fee variances against provider proposals, leading to annual savings of approximately £120k- Played an integral role in the implementation of the Mercur budgeting system, offering tailored suggestions to align the software with business needs—particularly around overnight parking income, credit card expenditure, and waste disposal- Lead reporting on overnight parking and commercial income, delivering actionable insights used in trading meetings and performance reviews- Supported internal audit processes in collaboration with the financial accounts team, contributing to minimal significant findings during audit cycles- Finance Representative for the Joint Consultative Committee (Jan 2023 – Present), serving as a communication bridge between the finance department and senior leadership—advocating for process improvements and employee feedback.

Burton College

BTEC

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The Friary Secondary School

GCSE