Finance Manager (Restaurant)

Location: Crescent Offices, Baku Employment Type: Full-time About the Role Prime Core Construction is seeking an experienced Finance Manager with strong expertise in restaurant and hospitality accounting, multi-unit financial control, and profitability reporting. The candidate will also play an important role in supporting and guiding finance staff and participating in department process improvements. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the full financial lifecycle of restaurant operations and expansion projects, including food and beverage cost accounting, inventory valuation, daily sales auditing, cash flow management, and multi-location reconciliations. Direct the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports, conducting prime cost, food/beverage margin, and labor productivity analyses. Manage overarching outlet budgets, corporate forecasts, and financial planning in alignment with company goals. Review and approve complex supplier contracts, lease agreements, inventory purchase orders, and operational expenditures to ensure financial and commercial accuracy. Collaborate closely with Executive Chefs, Operations Directors, and Procurement Managers to optimize cost allocation, menu engineering margins, and supply chain efficiency across active venues. Ensure strict VAT, excise, and tax compliance; lead the department through internal and external statutory audits. Drive the efficient use of hospitality and restaurant ERP systems and ensure data integrity across financial modules. Lead and mentor the finance team, providing hands-on supervision, technical guidance, and professional development for team members. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 5-6 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3-4 years specifically within the restaurant, food & beverage, or hospitality industry in a senior or managerial role. Comprehensive knowledge of restaurant accounting practices, inventory controls, and prime cost management (food, beverage, and labor costs). Strong proficiency in advanced Excel and major hospitality ERP integration systems. Demonstrated leadership ability with a proven track record of guiding and developing finance staff; strong teamwork mindset. Excellent analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills. Preferred: Experience managing finances for multi-unit restaurant groups, franchises, or large-scale hospitality concepts. Solid knowledge of multi-location inventory management, central commissary accounting, and relevant revenue/lease accounting standards. Active professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent). Interested candidates can apply by filling out the form in the Apply for job button. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.