Finance Manager - Food Services Division

Your key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the budget process by setting ambitious financial targets and measuring performance through rolling forecasts.
• Provide monthly and yearly forecasts, ensuring the division remains on track to meet financial goals.

Insightful Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and present real-time financial reports for internal management, including monthly business reviews and portfolio analyses.
• Oversee external financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Cost Management and Continuous Improvement:

• Develop strategies for cost allocation and reduction, ensuring resource efficiency across departments.
• Support finance and administration during the startup of new customer contracts or projects.

Strategic Performance Management:

• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to align all business functions with strategic goals.

Cash Flow Management:

• Manage and improve cash flow through optimizing processes like order-to-cash (OTC) and procure-to-pay (PTP).
• Balance accounts receivable and payable for enhanced cash conversion.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work cross-functionally with HR, procurement, and operations to align financial strategies with business needs.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial teams.

We are looking for a motivated, strategic thinker with a solid financial background and a passion for the food services industry. Key qualifications include:

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in a finance or business analysis role, preferably within the food or services sector.
• Proven experience managing P&L, forecasting, and budgeting.

Skills:

• Strong analytical abilities, with experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to coach and mentor non-financial managers.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, with a solid understanding of ERP software.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and best practices in finance.

Soft Skills:

• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• High emotional intelligence, particularly in conflict resolution and managing financial-operations trade-offs.
• Adaptable, with the flexibility to respond to changing priorities and industry challenges.