Financial Management consultant

We are seeking a Financial Management Consultant to build our financial architecture.

In this role, you will be responsible for translating our business concept into a fully operational financial framework—from pre-opening budget planning and unit economics modeling to pricing strategies, ERP selection, and post-launch cash flow monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Assesses the functions, objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice; identifies problems concerned with business strategy, policy, organisation, procedures, methods and markets;

Runs workshops, and addresses seminars, conferences and the media to present results of research activity or to express professional views;

Responsible for translating the business concept into a fully operational financial framework—from budget planning and unit economics modeling to pricing strategies, ERP selection, and cash flow monitoring;

Build the initial financial model, including break-even analysis, projected P&L (DRE), startup budgets, and rolling cash flow projections; Work with our head baker/pastry chef to establish precise recipe cost sheets (CMV), factor in preparation losses, and set target gross margins across product categories (artisan breads, pastry, coffee/beverage, retail);

Develop a competitive pricing strategy based on production costs, local market benchmarks, and margin targets; Recommend, configure, and integrate point-of-sale (POS) and inventory/ERP software suited for bakery operations; Establish baseline inventory levels, raw material purchasing policies, supplier terms, and waste-tracking systems;

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver operational initiatives, supported business development initiatives through KPI monitoring and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Proven experience setting up financial operations or consulting for new store openings, startups, or expansions.
• Proficient in Excel financial modeling and hands-on experience with POS and ERP systems.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to bridge culinary operations and financial goals.
• Expertise in financial modeling (Excel) and business intelligence tools and industry-specific ERP software; Experienced in financial advisory, corporate restructuring and high-level financial management.

Work Place: Hybrid and Thomas street, Dublin 08

Work Pattern: Daytime / Morning & Afternoon availability, Monday – Friday (5 days) 39 hours a week