About this role
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