Finance & Accounts Manager at Lynn Group

Role Summary

• The Finance & Accounts Manager will serve as the financial backbone of LYNN Wholefoods, providing real-time financial visibility, decision-grade reporting, and disciplined financial operations across all outlets, central production, and expansion initiatives.
• This role is designedfor a high-growth, multi-location food & wellness company and sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy.
• This is not a passive bookkeeping role. It is an execution-facing, insight-driven position that enables leadership to make fast, confident, and profitable decisions daily.

Reporting Line:

• Reports directly to: Founder/CEO
• Works in close collaboration with: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Functional collaboration with: External Accountants, Tax Consultants, Auditors

Core Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Bookkeeping (Daily / Weekly):

• Maintain accurate, real-time bookkeeping across all LYNN Wholefoods outlets and central production.
• Ensure daily reconciliation of sales, cash, POS reports, and bank statements.
• Track payables, receivables, vendor payments, and operating expenses.
• Maintain clean general ledger and chart of accounts suitable for scale and audit-readiness.

Management Reporting & P&L Ownership:

• Prepare monthly management P&L statements by:
  • Outlet
  • Brand line (LYNN Wholefoods, LYNN Everyday, etc.)
  • Central production vs outlet operations
• Track gross margins by product category (juices, food, yoghurt, add-ons).
• Deliver clear commentary on variances, risks, and opportunities.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:

• Produce weekly cash flow forecasts and liquidity snapshots.
• Monitor burn rate and ensure sufficient runway for expansion plans.
• Optimize inventory spend, supplier terms, and payment cycles.
• Flag cash pressure risks early with actionable recommendations.

Pricing, Costing & Unit Economics:

• Develop and maintain cost models for all SKUs.
• Support pricing decisions for LYNN Everyday vs LYNN Wholefoods.
• Build outlet-level unit economics and break-even analysis.
• Support franchise pricing and royalty modelling.

Expansion & Strategic Finance Support:

• Financial modelling for new outlets, containers, and partnerships.
• Support COO with budget tracking for expansion projects.
• Build investment-ready financial models and forecasts.
• Support due diligence for partnerships, franchising, and capital raising.

Compliance & External Liaison:

• Coordinate with external accountants on statutory filings and tax compliance.
• Prepare financials for audits and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and approval processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN/ACCA) – completed or in progress preferred.
• 5–8 years experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably in:
  • QSR, FMCG, retail, hospitality, or multi-location businesses.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets proficiency.
• Experience working with POS systems and inventory data.

Key Competencies:

• Commercial mindset (understands business, not just numbers).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance leaders.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

Success Profile:

• This role is ideal for a finance professional who wants to grow into a future CFO role within a fast-scaling, purpose-driven African brand.