Finance Manager

Company About Us:

Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003 PaulRhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of qualityhandcrafted sourdoughs cakes and pastries in the capital. Pauls ambition whenhe started the bakery was simple: to provide Londons busy chefs with the besthandcrafted bread made from the finest ingredients possible and traditionaltechniques.

Today as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in businessthe goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We haveboth a wholesale business supplying some of Londons top restaurants hotelscafés and entertainment venues as well as our local retail bakery shop whichis based a ten-minute walk up the road in Greenwich Market.

As we continue to grow we are looking for talented individuals tojoin our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery we believein nurturing talent. By joining our company youll have the chance to workwith experienced professionals learn valuable skills and be part of afriendly supportive environment.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a fully qualified Financial Controller who willreport to the Finance Director and play a key role in the daytoday financialmanagement of the business. They will be responsible for delivering accuratefinancial reporting and highquality financial analysis to support commercialdecisionmaking across the organisation.

This role has a strong focus on automation advanced analysis andimproving finance processes and reporting through the use of technologyalongside ownership of key commercial areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review monthly management accounts and ensure deadlines are met.
• Deliver detailed financial analysis including margin and profitabilityanalysis by product and customer.
• Support budgeting forecasting and performance reporting.
• Oversee accounts receivable and cash collection implementing strategiesto reduce debtor days and improve cashflow.
• Support improvements to finance processes systems and reportingincluding AIenabled and automation initiatives that enhance efficiency andinsight.
• Design maintain and automate management reports to reduce manualeffort and improve decisionmaking.
• Lead the statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes.
• Supervise and develop members of the finance team.

What we are looking for in a successful candidate:

We are looking for a handson commercially minded FinancialController who enjoys working with data systems and stakeholders to driveinsight and efficiency.

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA ACCA ACA or equivalent) with aminimum of 2 years postqualification experience.
• Strong background in management accounting FP&A and financialcontrols.
• Advanced Excel skills with demonstrated ability to analyse marginsautomate reports and work with complex data.
• Experience working with ERP systems and supporting system improvements andautomation projects.
• Commercially minded and a confident communicator able to work closelywith senior stakeholders and commercial teams.
• High attention to detail strong ownership mindset and a proactivesolutionfocused approach.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior finance staff is desirable.

Location:Office based in at PaulRhodes Bakery SE10 9PJ (Greenwich London).

Benefits:

• Hybrid working schedule with flexible working hours between7:00am-7:00pm and working from office 3 times a week.
• Part-time availability will be considered at a minimum of 4 days perweek.
• Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest breadpastries and more every day.
• Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at ourGreenwich shop.
• Free Birthday cake of your choice.
• Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer / winter socialevents.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a 500 bonus for bringing new talent into ourgrowing 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. Weprovide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race national origin gender gender identitysexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legallyprotected status. As part of this commitment we strive to provide reasonableaccommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access thehiring process. For individuals who would like to request accommodationthroughout the hiring process please contact HR at: