Finance Manager

Black Rock Restaurants; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Black Rock Restaurants as a Finance Manager, overseeing financial health and driving performance within a thriving hospitality group. This role offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and the chance to lead a dedicated finance team while enhancing guest experience across venues in Brighton and London.

Benefits

Team incentives, trips and rewards

50% staff discount at all restaurants

Extra holiday days for first five years

Refer a Friend scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance within multi-site hospitality.
• Hands-on leader with excellent collaboration skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Deliver financial reports and monitor cash flow and margins.
• Lead the finance team and ensure compliance with financial obligations.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

ACCA, CIMA OR ACA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

Fourth

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Job Title: Finance Manager, Black Rock Restaurants.
Location: Brighton, Head Office
Full-Time | Permanent

About us:
Black Rock Restaurant Group is one of the UK’s most exciting
independent restaurant groups, with standout venues across London and Brighton
including The Coal Shed , Burnt Orange , The Salt Room , and Tutto .

We are dedicated to creating unforgettable guest
experiences, inspired by the Persian concept of “Nooshe jân” – meaning more
than just “Bon Appetit”, but “may it nourish your soul”. Every detail, from the
quality of our ingredients to the lighting, music, and service, is designed to
elevate and enrich the guest experience.

Founded by acclaimed restaurateur Razak Helalat, Black Rock
Restaurant Group is a place where passion, quality, and hospitality come
together – and where your career can grow and thrive.

About the Role

As Finance Manager, you’ll take ownership of the
financial health of our hospitality business, playing a vital role in
budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and supporting operational teams across the
group.

You will bring financial insight and leadership to ensure
business performance is optimised while aligning with our strategic goals.

This is a hands-on role ideal for a commercially minded and
detail-oriented individual with hospitality sector experience.

In This Role You’ll:

• Manage and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and
long-term financial planning

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and
insights

• Monitor cash flow, revenue, margins, and cost performance across departments

• Partner with department heads and senior leadership to align financial and
operational objectives

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial obligations

• Lead the finance team and support ongoing training and development

• Oversee accounting processes , Identifying, developing and systemising new
processes to support more efficient month-end general ledger close activities,
monthly account reconciliations & reviews

• Evaluate and improve internal controls and financial systems

• Support strategic business decisions with clear financial modelling and data
analysis

•Review and approve monthly payroll (with book-keeper and
tronc master)

• Be an ambassador for the ethics and values of Black Rock Restaurants

•Any other ad-hoc
work/support that is required to support the owner and Finance Director

• Analyse P&L across multiple revenue streams

• Provide ongoing recommendations for cost control and profitability
improvements

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes

Systems & Compliance

• Oversee financial systems such as Xero, Sage,
Fourth, or similar platforms

• Ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance with HMRC, VAT and audit
standards

• Manage external relationships with accountants, auditors and suppliers

What We Offer in Return

We believe in investing in our people. That’s why we offer a
truly competitive pay package, a great professional environment, and
opportunities for real growth within one of the UK's most respected hospitality
groups.



As a Finance Manager, you’ll enjoy these benefits:

• A truly competitive pay package

• Team incentives, trips and rewards

• 50% staff discount at all our restaurants for you, your friends & family

• An extra day’s holiday every year for your first five years

• Refer a Friend scheme – earn money per successful hire

• Cycle to Work scheme

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a finance role within a
multi-site hospitality or restaurant setting

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret complex data into clear
business actions

• Experience with budgeting, reporting, and financial planning

• A hands-on leader with excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Proficient in financial systems such as Xero, Sage, or Fourth

•Recently qualified
or studying towards (ACCA, CIMA OR ACA qualified)

•Previous restaurant and/or hospitality finance experience
is highly desirable

•Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet modelling

• Passionate about hospitality and supporting teams to succeed

Why Join Us?

By joining Black Rock Restaurant Group, you become
part of one of the UK’s leading independent restaurant companies. We pride
ourselves on recruiting passionate individuals who thrive in hospitality and
love working as part of an established, close-knit team. With venues across
Brighton and London—including The Salt Room, Burnt Orange, Tutto, and The
Coal Shed—we offer excellent progression opportunities across the group.

If you want to be part of something special, and join the friendliest
team in town, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now

Ready to take your hospitality career to the next level? Click apply and let’s
talk!