Finance Manager

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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Skills:

Financial Reporting Management Working Capital Management Variance Analysis Financial Accounting Financial reporting Commercial Accounting Monthly Accounting Benefits:
Performance Bonus