Location: SE1, London
Role & Department: Finance Business Partner, Finance Team
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Role overview
Black Sheep Coffee is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and commercially astute Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team. As a Finance Business Partner, you will business partner C-suite stakeholders within the business to drive growth across our shop network.
This is a highly commercial role, with limited month-end close responsibilities, and is suitable for someone seeking to demonstrate and develop their analytical and influencing skills in a fast-growing multi-site retail business.
Role responsibilities:
- Business partner the Chief Growth Officer and their team on growing our shop network, principally by supporting the rollout of the franchise programme and appraising new sites
- Build strong external relationships with our franchisees, becoming their trusted partner within the finance team. This includes presenting materials at franchisee inductions, reviewing franchise business cases and financing applications, and identifying opportunities to drive profitable growth
- Own the franchise Four-Wall EBITDA methodology and monthly analysis, creating an accurate picture of franchise shop performance to help our corporate team identify key trends
- Own the franchise forecast database model, containing details of our forecast pipeline of franchise shop commitments and progress against contractual targets
- Prepare insightful month-end analysis and commentary on franchise performance and our new shop opening programme, including identifying risks and opportunities versus budget
- Support the preparation of the monthly management accounts by reviewing all franchise related postings, and preparing some limited journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Lead the preparation of the annual franchise budget and periodic reforecasts, including owning all key assumptions, preparing output submissions, and presenting these to the Finance Director
- Be the lead point of contact within the finance team on all franchise M&A activity
Skills & Experience Required:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Previous commercial finance experience, ideally within a retail, hospitality, franchising, or quick-service environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and AI for finance
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with senior stakeholders and external parties
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
- Self-starter and proactively drives the businesses growth agenda
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
- Annual discretionary bonus of up to 15% of the previous year's earnings.
- Reimbursement of monthly mobile phone bills, up to £50 per month.
- Free coffee and drinks at all of our locations, plus discounted food.
- Access to Stream, offering a wide range of high street discounts.
- Earn up to 5% interest on savings through the Stream Build Pot.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
- Access to a wellness app through our EAP.
- Quarterly take-home coffee allowance (pods, beans or ground coffee).
- NEST pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
- Free daily breakfast, snacks and access to a commercial coffee machine in the office.
- Monthly team drinks, biannual staff socials and a fully stocked office drinks fridge.
- Rapid career progression and ongoing development opportunities.
- Long service awards to recognise key career milestones.
About Black Sheep Coffee:
Join the thriving team at Black Sheep Coffee, the rapidly expanding 4th largest coffee chain in the UK. With our sights set on further growth, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of our success story.
Since our establishment in 2013, we have captivated coffee lovers with our commitment to quality and innovation. As a testament to our dedication, we have risen to become one of the leading players in the UK coffee scene.
With our continuous expansion plans, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to contribute to our upward trajectory and be part of our ambitious journey towards shaping the future of the coffee industry.
We foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and a passion for excellence, we provide a supportive platform for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing company that values innovation, quality, and the power of exceptional coffee. Join Black Sheep Coffee today and embark on a rewarding career that offers unlimited potential.