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- Financial Reporting and Analysis: Collaborate with external accountants to review and analyse monthly management accounts. Provide comprehensive financial commentary and performance insights to senior stakeholders.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, working in close partnership with the operations team to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Performance Monitoring: Track and analyse key financial and operational metrics, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for business improvement.
- Cost Control and Profitability Analysis:Partner with General Managers to monitor cost efficiencies, stock management practices, and margin performance to optimise profitability.
- Business Partnering: Work collaboratively with teams across operations, people, property, and marketing functions to provide financial insights and support informed strategic decision-making.
- Payroll Oversight: Serve as the primary point of contact between the organisation and the outsourced payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely submission of payroll data.
- Systems and Process Enhancement: Support the continuous improvement of financial reporting systems and processes. Assist the Head of Finance in the transition to a new outsourced finance provider, ensuring a seamless transfer of responsibilities and data integrity.
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to non-finance audiences.
- Proactive and hands-on approach, with the capacity to engage in both strategic initiatives and operational finance tasks.
- Proficiency in financial systems (Sage Intact), EPOS platforms, stock control, and business intelligence tools.
- Experience within a multi-site business environment, with a solid understanding of site-level performance analysis.
- A strong interest in, and enthusiasm for, the food and beverage industry.
