Finance Manager Restaurant

Company Description Sofra Services is a market leader in retail, food services, hospitality, and business development within its region. The company focuses on delivering high-quality customer experiences across its restaurant and service operations. As a growing organization, Sofra Services offers opportunities for professionals to contribute to scalable, sustainable business performance. Team members join a dynamic environment that values operational excellence, financial discipline, and continuous improvement. The company emphasizes collaboration and accountability, creating a strong foundation for long-term careers in the food and hospitality sector.Role Description The Finance Manager – Restaurant role is a full-time, on-site position based in Benghazi. The Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day financial operations for restaurant units, including monitoring revenues, expenses, and profitability. Responsibilities include preparing budgets and forecasts, managing cash flow, reviewing daily sales reports, and reconciling accounts. The role will also involve preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements, analyzing variances, and providing recommendations to optimize costs and improve margins. The Finance Manager will collaborate closely with operations, procurement, and HR to ensure accurate financial data, support business decisions, maintain compliance with internal policies, and uphold local regulatory requirements.Qualifications Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control in a restaurant or hospitality environment.Proficiency in accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation, ideally with experience using accounting and POS systems.Ability to analyze financial data, prepare management reports, and provide clear, actionable insights to leadership.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple locations or business units.Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with operations, management, and cross-functional teams.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is an advantage.Previous experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality finance is highly preferred.Ability to work on-site in Benghazi and adapt to a fast-paced, service-focused environment.