Finance Manager

About the Role

Spa Esprit Group is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to lead our finance function and support the Group's continued business growth. This role will oversee financial planning, reporting, budgeting, internal controls andbusiness performance across our portfolio of brands.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a finance leader who can balance strong financial governance with commercial business partnering.The successful candidate should be comfortable leading a sizeable team, working closely with operational stakeholders and supporting a multi-brand business with diverse financial and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management &Reporting

• Lead the Group's financial reporting, accounting operations and month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reports and consolidated accounts.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements and tax regulations.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting &Business Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Analyse revenue, costs, margins and profitability across brands, outlets and business units.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, operational efficiency and improved financial performance.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business expansion, investment decisions and strategic initiatives.

3. Financial Control, Governance &Compliance

• Establish, review and strengthen financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital, treasury activities and liquidity planning.
• Manage external audits, tax matters and relationships with auditors, banks and other external stakeholders.
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

4. Business Partnering &Commercial Support

• Partner closely with Operations, Human Resources, Procurement and other business leaders to support business objectives.
• Evaluate the financial performance of new outlets, business ventures and expansion plans.
• Review outlet-level performance indicators, including sales, labour costs, food costs, inventory and operating expenses, where applicable.
• Translate financial data into practical business recommendations to improve profitability and operational performance.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, manage and develop a finance team of 10 or more employees.
• Oversee work allocation, performance management, coaching and succession planning.
• Establish clear team objectives, reporting standards and performance expectations.
• Drive process improvements, automation and standardisation to enhance productivity and accuracy across the finance function.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, with substantial experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Proven experience leading and developing a finance team of at least 10 employees.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls and statutory compliance.
• Experience in multi-outlet or multi-entity operations is highly advantageous.
• Candidates with F&B, beauty, wellness, retail, lifestyle or hospitality industry experience are strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate financial information into business insights.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and results-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced business environment.