Financial and Cost Analysis Manager

Join Our Team as the Financial and Cost Analysis Manager - Driving Financial Excellence Through Insight, Integrity, and Impact.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven finance professional to join our leadership team as Financial and Cost Analysis Manager. This role is critical to ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, effective cost analysis, and strong regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, strengthening financial governance, and contributing to the organization’s overall performance and growth.

Island Grill is a leading QSR chain that specializes in authentic Jamaican cuisine and hospitality. Our purpose is to meet the needs of our customers by delivering home-cooked Jamaican meals for people on the go. We are committed to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow through training, mentorship, and mutual support. We are seeking to engage individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, who thrive in and enjoy high-paced environments. 

About the Role:

The Financial and Cost Analysis Manager provides operational leadership and oversight of the company’s finance, accounting, and loss prevention functions. The role ensures accurate financial and cost reporting, robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, and timely analysis to support strategic decision-making. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the position supports the execution of the company’s financial strategy and strengthens financial governance across the organization.

Key Functions

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, overseeing general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll support, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports, costing schedules, and analysis for review by the CFO.
• Ensure timely and compliant month-end and year-end closing processes in alignment with IFRS standards.
• Drive effective budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis, delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support cash flow planning and liquidity management to maintain financial stability and operational continuity.
• Strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, delegated authority limits, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax filings, and regulatory submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to audit queries.
• Identify financial and operational risks, recommending corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion enterprise risk management and loss prevention strategies to protect organizational value.
• Ensure optimal use of financial systems, maintaining data accuracy, system integrity, and secure access controls.
• Support system enhancements and process improvements to increase efficiency and reporting effectiveness.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop finance team members, fostering high performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Partner with senior leadership, department heads, and external stakeholders to provide strategic financial insight and support decision-making.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who:

• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Proven expertise in internal controls and risk management.
• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights.
• Experience coordinating audits and engaging with external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-driven, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA) or Master’s Degree in  Accounting/Finance (preferred)
• Minimum of Five years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.  
• Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Strong working knowledge of cost and management accounts principles
• Strong working knowledge of loss prevention processes and systems
• Solid understanding of taxation, payroll processes and regulatory compliance
• Prior audit experience is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting/ERP System

Interested persons should submit their application by March 13, 2026.

We appreciate and thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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