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For Companies Alexander Steele is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a highly successful independent F&B group based in Edinburgh with a circa £10M t/o. Our latest mandate is to support their search for a new Business Finance Manager.
This role is an ideal opportunity for a highly entrepreneurial individual, with a background in Finance/Accountancy and extensive experience within the F&B/Hospitality industry who wants to take on a broader leadership role and leverage their financial acumen to make smart commercial decisions based on accurate data and financial reporting. The role will report to the MD and involve presenting regularly to the Board.
What’s On Offer
- This is a home-based role with 2-3 days of travel in Edinburgh and Glasgow
- 40 hours per week with a flexible working pattern
- Salary circa £50k plus benefits and significant career progression opportunities
The Role
This is an exciting role within the Finance team and a key part of the SLT. This role is not purely accounting-focused; we are looking for an entrepreneurial business manager with a background in F&B/Hospitality businesses within Accountancy/Finance. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing supplier relationships, providing the board with accurate P&L reporting, and liaising with a third-party accounts team. You will identify areas for improvement and more cost-effective spending, ensuring the business maintains healthy cash flow.
What You Will Need To Succeed
- Finance/Accountancy qualification would be desirable
- You must have experience in independent F&B/Hospitality businesses/groups
- A solid understanding of interpreting data from a P&L, with the ability to cascade this down
- Excellent knowledge of cash flows
- Experience of working with a third-party accounts team would be ideal, but not essential
- Must be skilled in dealing/negotiating with suppliers, with the ability to think on your feet
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PING IT INC Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at PING IT INC
✨Know Your Numbers
Make sure you brush up on your financial knowledge, especially around P&L statements and cash flow management. Be ready to discuss how you've used data to make smart commercial decisions in your previous roles.
✨Show Your Entrepreneurial Spirit
This role is all about being proactive and innovative. Think of examples where you've identified areas for improvement or cost-effective spending in past positions, and be prepared to share these during the interview.
✨Build Rapport with the Board
Since you'll be presenting to the Board, practice your communication skills. Make sure you can explain complex financial concepts in a straightforward way, and think about how to engage them with your insights.
✨Supplier Relationships Matter
Be ready to discuss your experience in negotiating with suppliers. Highlight any successful partnerships you've built and how they contributed to the business's success, as this will show your ability to maintain and develop key relationships.
