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Finance Manager
Location: Loudwater, UK ● Wimpole St, London, UK
Req #82494 | 29 April 2025
At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. We’re reimagining coffee experiences in over 50 countries and counting, as a key part of the Coca-Cola System. Whether you get your coffee in a store, from a machine, at home, or on the go – we’ve got you covered.
The Finance Manager is at the heart of driving powerful insights for our We’re Serving platform (NSR ~£25m), leading finance activity in this dynamic and growing area of the business. Working closely with the Finance Manager – B2B, the role connects seamlessly with commercial and operational teams across UKI B2B to fuel smarter decisions and accelerate business performance.
Our teams make a difference. Whether that’s working on new tech for the perfect pour, helping our teams grow, creating award-winning campaigns, crunching the numbers, or developing the latest exciting menu item; together, we stir up success.
We may be a global brand, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. That’s where the Costa Foundation and our community agenda come in. You can help us change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.
We also want to help you grow in your career through experiences, our apprenticeship schemes, and development programs. At Costa, you can go beyond the day-to-day.
As a Finance Manager, there’s never been a better time to join us.
Why Costa?
We didn’t become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression, and integrity, with some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:
* Own a piece of Costa’s success by becoming a share owner in Coca-Cola with our Share Investment Plan (SIP)
* A smart pension that saves you money on tax and national insurance, and matches your contributions up to 10%
* The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
* 50% discount in all Costa-owned stores, and 25% off in other participating stores
* Private medical cover through our Healthcare scheme
* And more. Explore even more of our perks here.
We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your unique self into our mix. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and continue to work with our teams to shape our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.
What you’ll do
Being a Finance Manager involves:
* Owning period-end reporting & commentary, providing insights into key financial lines & KPIs. End-to-end delivery of the We’re Serving P&L.
* Collaborating with Senior Leaders across Sales, Operations & Supply Chain to understand & inform drivers of operating costs within their areas, drawing key insights and driving business priorities.
* Supporting forecasting, budgeting, and planning (ABP) processes, ensuring alignment with business needs and clear communication of risks and opportunities.
* Developing effective reporting, analysis, and insights for stakeholders to manage their businesses (NSO reporting, Weekly Reporting, Campaign reporting).
* Reviewing and gaining approvals for pricing updates through the We’re Serving Pricing Process, ensuring timely completion of business processes.
* Supporting the Sales function on new business proposals and retention plans.
* Supporting key projects, such as new machine propositions (e.g., Podio), and system/data integrity initiatives with the finance transformation team.
* Enhancing visibility and processes around key customers and rebate processes.
Who you are
We’re interested in your unique ingredients:
* A degree in business, accounting, or finance, or being part/newly qualified in an accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA)
* Experience and understanding of financial accounting and control requirements
* Strong analytical skills and Excel-based modelling/reporting capabilities
* Proactive, resilient, adaptable, and a team player with a drive to make a difference
* Experience in finance within a multi-site blue-chip retailer / FMCG
* Commercial finance experience supporting an operational director or business unit
* A proven track record of analysis, including operational P&L lines
* A Business Partner to other functions
Location: Hybrid, London / High Wycombe
Other details:
* Job Family: UK_B Grade_SC
* Job Function: Global Functions - Finance
* Pay Type: Salary
* Employment Indicator: Permanent
* Locations: Loudwater, UK & Wimpole St, London, UK
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