Bagatelle Group is seeking a strategic and commercially minded UK Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and performance across its UK portfolio. Reporting to the Paris-based CFO, this role acts as a key business partner to restaurant operations and HQ, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong cost control, and compliance with internal procedures.
Based in London, the role combines hands‑on financial oversight with operational support, providing actionable financial insights to help optimize performance across all UK entities. The UK Finance Manager works closely with local teams and group leadership to strengthen financial processes, monitor key performance indicators and support the continued development of the Group in the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and analyze the financial performance of multiple restaurant locations and holding entities in the UK in line with Group finance guidelines.
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts and long‑term financial plans.
- Monitor operational costs (food, labor, overheads) and implement effective cost‑control measures.
- Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (COGS, labor costs, menu engineering, EBITDA).
- Identify cost‑saving opportunities and proactively challenge expenditures.
- Ensure compliance with local accounting and tax regulations, in coordination with external accountants.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and statements.
- Collaborate with General Managers to forecast staffing needs and optimize labor costs.
- Implement and monitor payroll‑related KPIs, providing insight and challenge where needed.
- Analyze financial data to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
- Support restaurant managers and executive chefs in understanding and interpreting financial performance.
- Evaluate the profitability of new projects (openings, renovations, new concepts), including break‑even analysis.
- Improve and maintain financial processes and systems (POS, ERP, etc.).
- Implement and strengthen internal controls to enhance financial performance and mitigate risks.
- Monitor cash flow to ensure the business meets its financial obligations.
- Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Act as the key financial liaison between UK operations and the corporate office.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience in finance, accounting or financial controlling
- Experience in hospitality, restaurants, retail or multi‑site environments
- Strong understanding of cost control, operational finance and financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience with POS systems (Micros or similar) and financial tools (Spendesk, Dext or equivalent)
- Ability to analyze key operational KPIs such as COGS, labor costs and gross margin
About you
- Highly analytical and detail‑oriented
- Hands‑on with a strong operational mindset
- Comfortable working closely with restaurant operations
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast‑paced environment
- Reliable, structured and solution‑driven
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
