Job Description
Finance Manager
An ambitious, independent food and drink group based in Belfast is entering a significant growth phase, with plans to expand production capacity and develop its multi-site venue footprint.
We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across the group and provide clear, practical financial insight to support decision making at senior level.
This is a hands-on role in a dynamic, founder led business where quality, brand, and customer experience sit at the heart of everything they do. The successful candidate will play a visible role in shaping how the business scales over the coming years.
You will be supported by an experienced bookkeeper who manages transactional processing and credit control, while external advisors remain in place for statutory compliance. The focus of this role is internal reporting, commercial analysis and strengthening financial processes as the group grows.
The Role
Preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities
Consolidated reporting and performance analysis
Development and tracking of operational KPIs
Margin analysis by product, site and customer
Review of venue P&Ls with focus on gross profit, labour percentages and stock control
Support pricing decisions and cost management
Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes
Develop and monitor cashflow forecasts
Support capital investment planning and growth initiatives
Assist with grant applications and business case preparation
Oversee VAT, duty reporting and liaison with external accountants
Overall management of payroll processes including Tronc scheme oversight
Maintain robust month end discipline and balance sheet integrity
Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, including integration of operational software with Xero
The Person
Fully qualified or part qualified accountant
Experience in industry, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, hospitality or multi-site environments
Strong management accounts experience with the ability to translate numbers into insight
Commercially aware and interested in operational performance
Confident working in a growing SME environment
Strong Xero and Excel capability
High attention to detail with a practical, hands-on approach
Comfortable working closely with founders and operational leaders
Why Apply
Key finance role in a scaling, independent Belfast brand
Exposure to both production and hospitality operations
Genuine influence on commercial decision making
Opportunity to shape processes and reporting in a growing group
Values driven business with strong reputation and ambitious plans
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Manager who enjoys being close to the detail while contributing to wider business performance.
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