Job Description
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W&A is supporting a rapidly scaling, franchise-led business in the food and beverage sector as they strengthen their commercial finance capability. With ambitious UK and international expansion plans, this role offers the chance to play a key part in driving performance, supporting franchise partners, and delivering meaningful financial insight.
This position is based in Glasgow with a hybrid working model.
The Opportunity
This is a commercially focused finance role sitting at the heart of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You'll work closely with senior leadership, marketing, and operations teams to provide insight into sales performance, franchise profitability, and strategic initiatives. Alongside delivering robust reporting, you'll help enhance processes and support decision-making that underpins continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare weekly sales reporting and performance dashboards, highlighting key trends and insights
Analyse the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and support forecasting of future initiatives
Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting, including variance analysis on sales and royalty income
Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making across the business
Manage royalty and marketing fund income from franchise partners, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Maintain accurate financial records relating to franchise revenues and associated income streams
Partner with operational teams to assess franchisee performance and profitability
Support continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and controls
Assist with audit requirements and preparation of financial documentation
What You'll Bring
Part-qualified accountant, or qualified by experience
Experience in commercial finance, management accounting, or finance operations
Exposure to franchised, hospitality, QSR, or multi-site environments is advantageous
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting or ERP systems
Ideally experience working with BI tools and dashboards
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across teams and with external stakeholders
Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and adding commercial value
Package Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working model
Opportunity to join a high-growth, internationally expanding business
Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
Why This Role?
Be part of a business with ambitious global expansion plans
Play a key role in shaping commercial finance processes and insights
Work closely with cross-functional teams in a highly collaborative environment
Gain exposure to franchise operations and international markets
Opportunity to develop within a fast-growing and dynamic organisation
To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan Owen for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch. xehkeey
Due to high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.