Finance Manager in London

Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques. Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty‑five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do.

We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten‑minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment.

We are seeking a fully qualified Financial Controller who will report to the Finance Director and play a key role in the day‑to‑day financial management of the business. They will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting and high‑quality financial analysis to support commercial decision‑making across the organisation. This role has a strong focus on automation, advanced analysis, and improving finance processes and reporting through the use of technology, alongside ownership of key commercial areas.

• Review monthly management accounts and ensure deadlines are met.
• Deliver detailed financial analysis, including margin and profitability analysis by product and customer.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Oversee accounts receivable and cash collection, implementing strategies to reduce debtor days and improve cashflow.
• Support improvements to finance processes, systems, and reporting, including AI‑enabled and automation initiatives that enhance efficiency and insight.
• Design, maintain, and automate management reports to reduce manual effort and improve decision‑making.
• Lead the statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes.
• Supervise and develop members of the finance team.

We are looking for a hands‑on, commercially minded Financial Controller who enjoys working with data, systems, and stakeholders to drive insight and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Strong background in management accounting, FP&A, and financial controls.
• Advanced Excel skills with demonstrated ability to analyse margins, automate reports, and work with complex data.
• Experience working with ERP systems and supporting system improvements and automation projects.
• Commercially minded and a confident communicator, able to work closely with senior stakeholders and commercial teams.
• High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and a proactive, solution‑focused approach.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior finance staff is desirable.

Location: Office based at Paul Rhodes Bakery, SE10 9PJ (Greenwich, London).

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working schedule, with flexible working hours between 7:00am-7:00pm and working from office 3 times a week.
• Part‑time availability will be considered at a minimum of 4 days per week.
• Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest bread, pastries, and more every day.
• Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at our Greenwich shop.
• Free Birthday cake of your choice.
• Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer / winter social events.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing new talent into our growing team.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting options for you.
• Additional holiday allowance to reward length of service.

Paul Rhodes is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process.