We're seeking a Finance Manager to join Volcano Coffee Works.
Working alongside the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will maintain the day-to-day financial functions and oversight of the business.
Volcano Coffee Works is a multi-award winning independent coffee roastery based in Brixton, London. We operate under two brands: Volcano Coffee Works and Assembly.
Who are we?
As one of the leaders of the specialty coffee movement in the UK we pride ourselves on not only roasting the highest quality coffee but championing ethical trade. We are passionate about communicating the virtues of sustainable coffee, both direct to consumers and via our wholesale partners in restaurants and cafes around the world.
Why Volcano?
We’re a workplace that will support your growth and your finance career. We provide access to further training, mentoring and personal development. We value our casual working environment, inspiring culture and always maintaining a sense of fun.
As well as the opportunity to have real impact in a young dynamic industry we’re a rapidly growing business with lots of opportunity and work perks including unlimited coffee (obviously).
Job Description
We are looking for someone to play a key role in the Finance team at Volcano Coffee Works. Working alongside the Finance Director, you will maintain the day-to-day financial functions and oversight of the business.
Your role will include delivery and management of:
- Accounts Receivable including Credit Control
- Accounts Payable
- Setting up electronic payment runs to suppliers for approval
- Banking and Bank Reconciliations
- Maintenance of our Fixed Asset Register
- Inventory management
- Month End Reporting including accruals, prepayments, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, divisional P&L reporting
- Management of PO generated by the team
- Expenses Management
- Payroll and HR administration
- Streamlining the finance systems and processes
- VAT returns and submissions
- Managing and developing our Finance Assistant
Key Responsibilities
- Form a close working relationship with the FD, leadership team
- Be responsible for managing and reporting on cash flow on weekly basis, including a forward-looking forecast for the short-term and full year
- Support the FD in managing Financial reporting to the Board
- Work with FD to analyse profit centred reporting by channel
- Play a key role in budgeting and planning processes
- Support the FD and Management Team in the delivery of consistent HR Policies
Skills and Competencies
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Desirable |
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ACCA/ CIMA Fully Qualified Accountant. |
CIMA |
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Extensive experience producing management accounts with month end reporting responsibilities (accruals/ prepayments/ reconciliations) |
Has worked closely on developing management account packs |
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Experience of cash management including forecasting, credit control and budgeting |
Has modelled and implemented cash management systems |
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Experience with managing cost control systems |
Has assisted with developing and implementing cost control systems |
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Experience of working with internal stakeholders to ensure cost and budgetary compliance |
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Experience in producing forecasts and budgets on a divisional P&L perspective |
Producing different scenarios and presenting to stakeholders |
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Significant experience of operating day to day financial functions (ledgers, payroll, reconciliations etc) within an SME |
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Highly proficient with normal office and finance-based ICT tools including Excel and finance cloud-based accounting software Xero etc |
Able to produce financial modelling using tools such as Excel |
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Oversight or managment of basic HR responsibilities and administrative responsibilities (Rates, Utilities) |
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Person Specification
- Self-starter with willingness to assume responsibility and take charge
- Be able to advise senior members where appropriate
- Good time-management skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to present financial information in a way that is easily assimilated by non-financial staff
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment as a key player
- Ability to easily adapt to changing priorities and demands
- Ability to work under pressure
- Confident and focused approach to get the job completed
To Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to hr@volcanocoffeeworks.com
