Finance Lead

BLACK SHEEP COFFEE LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 15%

Pension (NEST)

Free coffee & drinks at locations

Discounts via Stream

Mobile bill reimbursement

EAP & wellbeing support

Coffee/breakfast at office

Team socials & progression

Job summary

BLACK SHEEP COFFEE LTD is seeking a Finance Lead in London to oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll & Expense processing. You will also support month-end management accounting and reporting for a scale-up business.

You will lead two Finance Coordinators, manage supplier relationships, and deliver insightful reporting to support strategic decisions as the company scales globally.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance department, preferably multi-site retail.
• Proficiency with accounting software, ideally Oracle NetSuite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data and reporting.
• Keen interest in solving problems and optimizing processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Line management: coach and develop two Finance Coordinators.
• Review and process supplier invoices; oversee payments.
• Oversee franchise invoice issuance, ensure timely collections and reconciliation.
• Lead monthly payroll for Head Office and Stores with payroll provider.
• Engage with suppliers and customers to resolve queries and discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports to provide key insights for decision-making.
• Assist in bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support expense processing and identify reporting improvements.

Skills

Financial leadership

Payroll processing

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Month-end close

Attention to detail

Communication

Initiative

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Location: SE1, London

Job Title: Finance Lead

Reporting to: Finance Director

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and high-performing professional to join our team as a Finance Lead. This position will oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll & Expense processing, while also supporting with month-end management accounting and reporting. This role would suit a proactive individual with a solid grasp of accounting processes, who is eager to take responsibility for a core part of the finance function in an exciting scale-up business. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career and broaden your finance leadership skills while delivering a step-change in the tools, systems and processes needed to support a business as it scales globally.

Role responsibilities

• Line Management: Manage, coach, and develop two direct reports (Finance Coordinators), who are focused on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable: Accurately review and process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements and oversee all payment processing
• Accounts Receivable: Oversee the raising of all franchise invoices accurately and on-time, ensuring timely collections and reconciliation of receipts
• Payroll: Lead the preparation of monthly payroll for both Head Office and Stores, working with our dedicated payroll provider and our internal Operations and People teams
• Vendor & Customer Relations: Proactively engage with suppliers to respond to queries and resolve reconciliation discrepancies, fostering clear communication and strong relationships
• Deliver Insightful Reporting & Analysis: Prepare weekly and monthly reports for business leaders that provide key insights to support informed decision-making
• Financial Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling bank transactions and general ledger accounts to maintain up-to-date and accurate financial records
• Expense Analysis: Support employee expense processing and help identify trends or areas for improvement in reporting, compliance, and efficiencies
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with the finance team and the wider company to unlock efficiencies and recommend solutions to improve finance processes and tools, such as project managing the implementation of a new travel and expenses solution

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a finance department, with experience in a multi-site retail environment preferred but not essential
• Proficiency in using accounting software, ideally Oracle Netsuite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in data and reporting
• Keen interest in solving problems and optimizing processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative

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.