Job Description

about us

the ideal candidate:

An experienced finance professional, ideally from a product-led or FMCG business Technically strong, process-driven, and passionate about systems, automation, and efficiency Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, able to build structure and controls under pressure Detail-oriented and collaborative, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders Confident communicator who can influence across all levels of the business Intermediate or advanced excel skills are preferred Ability to work under pressure and within tight time frames Sage experience preferrable

About us

itsu is the healthy eating, Asian inspired quick service retail & grocery brand with over 70 stores in the UK and a leading grocery business across Europe and beyond. Renowned for its best-in-class food made fresh in every shop every day, itsu has huge global ambitions with a commitment to continue to open many more stores and intensify the growth of its already thriving grocery arm. With its best-is-class healthy food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

itsu [grocery], which this role falls under, takes the itsu brand into supermarkets, health food stores, online, wholesale and internationally with products such as crispy seaweed thins, frozen gyoza & bao, brilliant'broth, rice'noodles & miso'easy to name a few...

D&I statement

itsu [grocery] is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities.

When applying for a role with us, please remove your: full name, name of University/School, address, email address and any photos of you on your CV and covering letter. non-anonymised CVs may not be reviewed.

Scope of the role

Overseeing the preparation of management accounts [including chart of accounts], P&L, balance sheets, and other reports for leadership and stakeholders. Including cost centre analysis and reporting. COGS, Waste, Inlogs & outlogs [including temp P&L] - P&L & BS analysis Liaising with department managers to provide financial support and interpret financial data for non-financial personnel. Input into budget and forecasting processes Identifying and assessing business risks, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and maintaining financial controls Cross train on all other areas of management accounts to ensure there is full holiday and illness cover across the team Help the transactional finance team as and when the business requires

What we offer

Competitive salary Competitive bonus scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays) Health insurance Company pension scheme Hybrid working (2 days wfh) Opportunity to work from abroad 50% employee discount in itsu shops Free itsu lunch Discounts at major retailers Salary sacrifice cycle and electric vehicle schemes * A sizeable training budget to support your ongoing development