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168,000+ live jobsFinance Manager UK (12 month fixed term contract)
On-site in London·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)
Allpress Espresso
7 open roles
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, London
- Contract
- Fixed-term, full-time hours
- Experience
- Senior level
- Holiday
- 33 days holiday
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- ACA or ACCA or CA (ICAS) qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role.
- Strong commercial acumen and business partnering skills.
- Experience leading budgets, forecasts and long-term planning processes.
- Excellent financial analysis and modelling capabilities.
- Experience managing audits, statutory reporting and financial controls.
- A collaborative, pragmatic approach and the ability to build credibility quickly.
Qualifications: ACA or ACCA or CA (ICAS) qualification.
Nice to have
- Experience in a fast-paced SME, manufacturing, FMCG, hospitality or food and beverage environment would be highly valued.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Salary: £78-85,000 per annum
Probation period: 3 months
- An employee assistance programme supporting your mental health
- Good work life balance
- 33 days of annual leave
- Enhanced parental leave
- London Living wage employer
- Fully paid access to gympass
- Gender affirmation leave
- Vast career development
- A transparent and friendly company culture
The role
About us
We've been roasting speciality coffee for over 30 years. From humble beginnings as a little coffee cart in Auckland, NZ, Allpress has evolved into a sophisticated brand that stands for flavour and service. Right from the start three core principles have formed the backbone of our business - People, Flavour and Innovation.
We are united in our genuine care for each other, our customers, and our belief in what we do. We need great people who will bring their imagination, skills and most importantly, their passion to our business.
About the role
We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join our UK team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of parental leave.
Reporting to the General Manager Finance - Allpress International and sitting on the UK Leadership Team, you'll be the senior finance leader for the UK business. You'll play a key role in ensuring financial stability, maintaining strong controls and providing commercial insight that supports decision-making across the organisation.
This is a broad role that combines strategic business partnering with hands-on operational leadership. You'll oversee the day-to-day finance function while helping leaders across the business understand performance, make informed decisions and deliver on our growth ambitions.
We're looking for someone who can quickly build relationships, provide confident advice and keep important finance initiatives moving while ensuring business-as-usual remains seamless.
This is a fixed-term 12-month parental leave contract that starts in November 2026.
What you'll do
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the UK finance function and providing continuity of leadership.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to the UK Leadership Team, helping drive accountability and strong commercial decision-making.
- Delivering high-quality management reporting, forecasting, budgeting and financial planning.
- Overseeing month-end reporting, statutory accounts, audits and regulatory compliance.
- Supporting commercial decisions through financial analysis, pricing reviews and investment cases.
- Partnering with teams across sales, operations, cafés and supply chain to improve business performance.
- Coaching and developing the UK finance team.
- Supporting key strategic projects, including the transition to our new UK roastery.
- Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and ways of working.
How you'll work
Hours: 5 days per week around 40 hours per week
Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: Usually 9am - 5pm with some occasional morning/evening calls.
Occasional early morning or evening calls may be required to collaborate with teams in New Zealand, Australia and Japan.
Hiring process
If this sounds like you then please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining:
Why you'd like to work for Allpress
What interests you in the role
Why you think you'd be a good fit
About Allpress Espresso
- Industry
- Coffee
In their own words
About the company & team
Reporting to: General Manager Finance - Allpress International
Direct reports: Financial Controller and Finance Assistant
About you
You're a senior finance professional who enjoys operating as both a strategic partner and a hands-on leader.
You know how to turn financial information into meaningful insight and aren't afraid to challenge thinking when needed. You're equally comfortable presenting to senior leaders, developing your team, reviewing month-end reconciliations or rolling up your sleeves to solve operational problems.
Additional information
At Allpress we are proud to promote diversity and flexible working. We are an equal opportunities employer who values inclusivity.
Allpress is committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected, and engaged. We pledge a commitment to:
- Building an inclusive team and community who represent all groups in society.
- Empowering our people to continuously improve the way we work and promote equity.
- Removing barriers and the influence of bias.
- Creating a safe environment where we're encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form.
- Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work.
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