Finance & Commercial Manager

Job Description:

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance & Commercial Manager to join us at Jenno’s Coffee House – a thriving, family-owned business in Leicestershire. Along with a salary of up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience), we offer a fantastic range of benefits including an annual bonus (depending on company & personal performance), private healthcare, fuel covered for business travel, a seat on the board with potential future Directorship and an exit incentive scheme, free parking at Carlton Park and 50% discount on Jenno’s food and beverages. 

Established over 10 years ago, we have grown steadily and sustainably, now operating five vibrant coffee house locations and an in-house bakery (JCH Food Services). We are committed to providing exceptional customer experiences, offering welcoming, clean, and comfortable spaces where quality and value meet. With growth plans well underway for future sites, the business is at a pivotal stage, offering a unique career opportunity for someone passionate about operational excellence, numbers, and hands-on involvement. 

What you’ll be doing as Finance & Commercial Manager: 

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the financial management and reporting of company finances including JCH Food Services (in-house bakery)
• Responsibility for the production of company KPI reporting
• Being actively involved in company procurement activities, productivity and efficiency analysis, product waste analysis, insurance renewals and supplier contracts
• Learning all aspects of how a coffee house and bakery business runs and to be able to perform other roles if required in emergency situations

Prime Financial Activities:

• Reconciling credit card takings to card processing companies reports
• Ensuring that sales from the epos now till system imported in the Xero accounts package are accurate and complete
• Processing monthly payroll journals
• Reconciling cash balances for each site
• Reconciling key balance sheet accounts
• Maintaining fixed asset register
• Ensuring that invoice postings into Xero are into the correct codes and are correctly entered regarding VAT
• Preparing and submitting quarterly group VAT returns
• Manual journal entries as required throughout the year
• Year-end adjustments for accruals, prepayments, depreciation etc
• Preparing and presenting year end accounts, balance sheet and tax computations
• Preparing and presenting monthly P&Ls from Xero

At Jenno’s Coffee House, we’re looking for a Finance & Commercial Manager with:

• AAT Level 4, or be a part or fully qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• A proven track record in financial management - experience within retail, hospitality, or food & beverage would be highly desirable, although not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• A proactive, flexible, “can-do” mindset and the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A desire to work closely with a passionate, family-run team and make a real impact in a values-led business.
• A full UK driving licence.

Full time, permanent position (Monday–Friday), site-based in Leicester (Carlton Park LE19 0AL). The role will involve visiting other sites in Leicester (fuel will be covered for travel between sites). 

If you’re a commercially savvy finance professional looking to move beyond spreadsheets and into a role where you can directly shape and grow a business, we’d love to hear from you!

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