The Role

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all the daily financial tasks, such as AP, AR and cashflow.
The role will also focus on P/L preparation, including GPs, accruals & prepayments and the presentation of the P/L’s at site and senior management level.
With the expected growth plan for BAO London Ltd, the Finance Manager will need to be able to demonstrate a strong skill set in balance sheet reconciliations, payroll, financial planning and reporting.

This person will need to be technically proficient and commercially minded ensuring the future success of this well known brand.

Your Responsibilities:

• Weekly sales reconciliations of all revenue streams.
• Period end F&B stock and creditor reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Maintain the AR and AP ledgers ensuring that payments are made and received in a timely manner.
• Ownership of the fixed asset register.
• Ensure all reporting requirements are met for all stakeholder groups.
• Setup and maintain capex schedules for all new ventures.
• Assist in the annual budget preparation and half yearly reforecast.
• Enhance internal controls on an ongoing basis whilst also developing and implementing policies and procedure.
• Aligning financial goals to ensure that all future growth plans are achievable.
• Complete additional tasks and projects as needed, such as preparing ad hoc reports or supporting new system implementations.

Qualifications:

• ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification required.
• 2+ years post qualified experience.
• Experience in managing month-end processes, consolidated accounts, and handling balance sheet reconciliations.
• Previous experience with Sage Intacct or similar financial systems.

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts
• Code App Membership

Look After Yourself

• Discounted Gym Membership
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions

Progress Yourself

• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.

Be Yourself

• Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 33 days)
• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards

The Group

BAO quite literally means steamed bun. But BAO means so much more than that, a cult brand with a cult following that aims to inspire with design through food. Founded in 2013 by family trio, Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung in a carpark in East London to now spanning 7 restaurants across London, where each has its own story of Taiwanese Culture with unique experience, narrative and menu.

At BAO we seek people who warm our souls through cooking and hospitality. We strive to cultivate an environment where our design is inspiring, where our unconventional way of thinking bring humour and innovation; our detail challenges you to do your best.