Financial Controller

Financial Reporting:

• Support external bookkeepers & accountants in preparing monthly Management Accounts & Year End Statuatory accounts


• Weekly cashflow forecast


• Daily report on actual v forecast revenue and actual staff cost as % of Rev


• Prepare weekly internal Sales Reports


Payroll:

• Review HR-related paperwork before submitted for payroll processing.


• Review staff hours on a weekly basis (in our time and attendance system) and prepare information ready for payroll processing.


• Work with managers to ensure they forecast payroll/rota in advance.


Training:

• Training & supervising management team to ensure implementation of financial processes


Cost Control:

• Monitor and control costs, including food and beverage costs, labour costs, and overhead expenses


• Implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or customer satisfaction


• Approve payments submitted by colleagues


Cash Management:

• Manage cash flow to ensure the operation has sufficient funds for daily operations.


Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Support the develop and management of the annual budget


• Create financial forecasts based on historical data, trends and strategy


• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget and forecasts


Inventory Management:

• Implement effective inventory control procedures to minimize waste and losses.


• Monitor and analyze inventory levels and costs.


Procurement Management:

• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable terms and pricing.


• Evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings


Technology and Systems:

• Take ownership of the relevant financial management software, implement improvements


• Stay updated on technology trends that could benefit the financial operations


As the hands-on Financial Controller you will need to be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges within the food and beverage industry. You must also be adept at communication and collaboration with other departments to ensure overall business success. Specifically, you will be collaborating with venue management and training them in the new controlling processes and procedures.

Why work for us:

• Free & discounted food with an ongoing 15% off food and drink.


• Very casual work place environment.


• Ability to be playful and express your creativity.


• Support and guidance from an experienced line manager.


• City central location with excellent transport links.


• We're certified Living Wage Employers.


• We're based in Edinburgh's nicest office, WeWork, boasting a rooftop terrace plus complimentary barista coffee and beer. It's dog friendly too, as is Edinburgh Street Food.


• We're a business with ambitious growth plans, there are many career progression opportunities and we want you to be with us for the journey.
  
  GCSE or equivalent (preferred)


Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (preferred)


• financial controller: 3 years (preferred)
  
  Pulled from the full job description


• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• On-site parking


• Sick pay, Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• On-site parking


• Sick pay


• Work from home


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus