Business Finance Manager

Alexander Steele is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a highly successful independent F&B group based in Edinburgh with a circa 10M t/o we have been working with for several years. Our latest mandate is to support their search for new Business Finance Manager.

This role is an ideal opportunity for a highly entrepreneurial individual, with a background in Finance/Accountancy with extensive experience within F&B/Hospitality industry who wants to take on a broader leadership role and leverage their financial acumen to make smart commercial decision based on accurate data & financial reporting. This role will report to the MD and you will be involved in presenting regularly to the Board.

What's On Offer:

• This is a home based role with 2-3 days travel in Edinburgh & Glasgow
• 40hrs per week with a flexible working pattern.
• Salary circa 50k plus benefits and significant career progression opportunities.

The Role:

This is an exciting role sat in the Finance team & a key part of the SLT, but this isn't a role for an accountant, we are looking for an entrepreneurial business manager with a background in F&B/Hospitality businesses within Accountancy/Finance roles. You role will be crucial in maintaining & developing supplier relationships, providing the board with accurate P&L reporting, liaising with a 3rd party accounts team. You will be responsible for identifying areas of improvements & more cost effective spending, ensuring that the business maintains a healthy cash-flow.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Finance/Accountancy qualification would be desirable
• You must have experience in independent F&B/Hospitality businesses/groups
• A solid understanding of interpreting data from a P&L, with the ability to cascade this down
• Excellent knowledge of cash flows
• Experience of working with a third-party accounts team would be ideal, but not essential
• Must be skilled in dealing/negotiating with suppliers, with the ability to think on your feet