Finance Manager

Role Overview

Primary Responsibilities

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• **Financial Planning & Analysis**
• + Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and rolling financial plans aligned with business objectives.
• + Provide actionable financial insights on revenue performance, cost drivers, and profitability by outlet, product line, and channel.
• + Partner with operations to evaluate pricing strategies, menu engineering, and promotional effectiveness.**Cost Control & Margin Optimization**
• + Monitor and control key cost components including food cost, beverage cost, labor, and overheads.
• + Implement and enforce cost control measures to protect margins without compromising quality or customer experience.
• + Analyze variances and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements across the business.**Financial Reporting**
• + Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements, management reports, and KPIs.
• + Ensure clear visibility on financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities to senior management.
• + Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.**Operational Finance Support**
• + Work closely with outlet managers and kitchen teams to ensure alignment between financial targets and operational execution.
• + Support inventory management, stock reconciliation, and wastage control processes.
• + Drive accountability for financial performance at the unit level.**Cash Flow & Working Capital Management**
• + Monitor cash flow positions and optimize working capital, including payables, receivables, and inventory cycles.
• + Ensure effective treasury management and liquidity planning.**Compliance & Audit**
• + Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations, including VAT and other applicable requirements.
• + Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and adherence to regulatory standards.**Team Leadership**
• + Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• + Establish clear processes and streamline financial operations to enhance efficiency

Essential Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) is preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive finance experience, with a strong background in the F&B, hospitality, or retail sector.
• Solid understanding of cost structures, inventory management, and multi-unit operations.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, reporting tools, and ERP systems.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.