Finance Manager
First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
A leading and fast-growing Food & Beverage Group is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Director to lead its finance function and play a key role in driving sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and oversee the company’s overall Finance & Accounting function*.
Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives.
Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and cash flow projections*.
Provide accurate and timely financial reporting and business performance analysis* to senior management.
Drive cost optimization, margin improvement, and profitability enhancement* across operations.
Establish strong financial controls, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks*.
Oversee working capital, cash management, payables, receivables, and liquidity*.
Monitor and analyze Food Cost, Beverage Cost, Labor Cost, Prime Cost, and operating expenses*.
Partner with Operations, Procurement, HR, and Commercial teams to improve financial and operational performance.
Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisors, and other financial stakeholders*.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and Executive Management*.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field*.
10-15+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably within the *F&B, Hospitality, Restaurants, or Retail sectors*.
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership position*.
Strong understanding of F&B financial metrics, cost structures, and unit economics*.
Excellent knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and cost control*.
Strong leadership, analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel*.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent* is highly preferred.
The opportunity to be part of a high-growth F&B organization.