Job Description

Finance Manager

Location:

London HQ (hybrid working, 2-3 days per week in the office, with the rest from home)

Hours:

Full time (40 hours/week)

Contract:

Permanent

Salary:

50,000-55,000

About The Big Bakes:

We're The Big Bakes, the UK's No.1 baking experience, and we're rising fast! With venues across the country (and more in the oven), we bring joyful, no-experience-needed baking fun to the nation. Behind the scenes, great baking experiences need solid financial foundations. That's where you come in.

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take the lead on our finance function, drive smarter reporting, and help shape the next chapter of our growth story.

Watch what we're about here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPBhmf5izYk

About the Role:

This is a hands-on and strategic role. You'll manage the finance function end-to-end, from daily accounting and reporting, to strategic financial planning that supports our growth.

You'll work closely with the founders, central team and site managers, turning numbers into clear insights that inform key decisions and keep the business rising.

You'll be based at our London HQ 2-3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the rest of the week. Some travel to our other UK sites will be required.

What You'll Do

Financial Management & Reporting

Own the full accounting cycle, from transactions through to management accounts Prepare clear and actionable financial reporting for non-finance stakeholders Manage cash flow forecasting and VAT returns Deliver weekly and monthly reporting by site, including budget vs actual analysis Lead on annual budget planning with site managers and central teams

Systems & Process Improvement

Develop and enhance reporting systems and internal controls Implement stock management systems and processes Streamline workflows to support business growth

Business Partnering

Work with site teams to explain and act on financial variances Provide insights to support operational and strategic decisions Collaborate closely with Operations, Marketing, and Distribution teams

Who You Are

Minimum 3 years in a senior finance role Comfortable in a high-volume, lower-value transaction environment Experience with stock and inter-company transactions Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability Knowledge of Xero and app integrations ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or qualified by experience

Personal Attributes

A team player with a hands-on approach Motivational, energetic and detail-oriented Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills A clear and confident communicator Passionate about improving systems and processes Comfortable travelling to sites across the UK as required

Why You'll Love Working with Us

We're a small but mighty team that takes whisks (and the work!) seriously. As our Finance Manager, you'll enjoy:

50,000-55,000 annual salary Hybrid working (London HQ 3 days/week + remote flexibility) Free tickets + 50% staff discount plus other benefits Real ownership of your function within a creative, collaborative and high-trust culture
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

London E8 4ED: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What is your experience of working with stock, and what were the most complicated aspects of managing it? Which apps or integrations have you most enjoyed working with alongside Xero, and why? What is the most complicated Excel analytics you have completed to date, and what was it used for? Please describe your experience managing end-to-end finance processes, from daily accounting to management reporting. What interests you most about the Finance Manager role at The Big Bakes, and why do you think you'd be a good fit?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London E8 4ED