Finance Manager

Cucina | Trafford

Help Drive the Financial Success of a Growing Business

We're looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager to join our Finance team and take ownership of the financial management of our Cucina operation.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, driving performance through insightful analysis, and supporting operational teams with the information they need to make informed business decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, influencing commercial decisions, and contributing to business growth.

What You'll Be Doing

As Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for the day to day financial management of the Cucina site, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective performance analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and reconciliations.




• Producing weekly flash reports and performance updates.




• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process across the business.




• Conducting variance analysis and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.




• Monitoring business costs and analysing labour and purchasing variances.




• Providing financial insights and recommendations to operational leaders and key stakeholders.




• Ensuring compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and financial regulations.




• Supporting external audit requirements and preparing relevant documentation.




• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.




• Managing Accounts Receivable activity, including invoicing, bank postings, allocations, and debt management.




• Overseeing Accounts Payable processes, supplier reconciliations, and payment schedules.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to degree level in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.




• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience.




• Experience




• Experience in a Management Accounting or Finance Manager position.




• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.




• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.




• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.




• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.




• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.




• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.




• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and delivering accurate information under pressure.




• Proactive and solutions focused approach.




• Passionate about continuous improvement and driving efficiencies.




• A collaborative team player who enjoys partnering with operational teams to achieve business objectives.

Why Join Us?

Recognition & Culture

• Awarded The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024, 2025 & 2026




• Join a people focused business that values teamwork, development and recognition




• Regular team socials, activities and opportunities to support charitable initiatives

Career Development

• Join a rapidly growing business with excellent opportunities for internal progression




• Bespoke training and development through our Rise Programme

Food & Drink Perks

• 50% off food and drink at any of our restaurants, anytime, for up to 8 people

Financial Wellbeing

• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday through Stream




• Employer contribution pension scheme




• 15% discount on your grocery shopping at Iceland Foods




• Discounts and cashback from hundreds of high street and online retailers

Health & Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme through The Drinks Trust, providing confidential 24/7 support and counselling




• Optional Health Care Plan




• Enhanced Maternity Package and Paternity Package

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, develop your career, and help shape the financial success of a dynamic business, we'd love to hear from you.