Finance Manager III – Operations (Equity Stores) UK & Ireland Finance | Hybrid – St Albans

At Costa Coffee, we’re what we craft. We’re re-imagining coffee experiences in over 50 countries as part of the Coca-Cola system — whether that’s in-store, at home, or on the go. 

As a Finance Manager III, you’ll play a senior role within our UK&I Operations Finance team, partnering with our Equity store network to drive profitability, performance, and growth across c.1,500 stores. There’s never been a better time to join Costa as we continue our journey to become the world’s most loved coffee brand. 

Our teams make a real difference — from supporting commercial decisions and building insight, to helping our people grow. And while we’re a global brand, we stay rooted in community through the Costa Foundation and our wider social impact agenda. 

And as a Finance Manager III, there’s never been a better time to join. 

So, why Costa? 

We didn’t become a global coffee brand by standing still. When you join Costa, you become part of a supportive, ambitious community — with some great perks too: 

• Become a share owner in Coca-Cola through our Share Investment Plan (SIP) 

• Annual discretionary bonus, based on business and individual performance 

• Competitive pension matching contributions up to 10% 

• The Costa Financial Support Fund for unexpected financial pressure 

• 50% discount in Costa-owned stores (25% in participating stores) 

• Private medical cover 

• And many more benefits — explore them here: https://costaperks 

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your whole self. Our values — Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players — guide everything we do. 

What you’ll do 

Being a Finance Manager III is about far more than reporting numbers. It’s your opportunity to influence how the business performs and support key operational decisions. You’ll be responsible for: 

• Leading store-level budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across Equity Operations.

• Partnering with Regional Operations Directors, translating financial insight into clear actions that improve profitability.

• Owning sales, units, and labour forecasting, month-end performance, and key store-level insights. 

• Driving improvements in reporting speed, clarity, and automation to support better decision-making.

• Leading and developing a team of Finance Analysts, raising the quality of insight and capability across the team. 

 Who you are 

It’s your unique blend of experience and mindset that matters most. You’ll bring: 

• Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with strong post qualification expertise.
• A proven background in commercial finance within a large, multi site, customer facing business.

• Confidence partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders up to Director level. 

• The ability to simplify complex financial information for non-finance audiences.

• Strong leadership capability, with a genuine interest in coaching and developing others. 

Where you’ll work 

Right now, our Support Centre teams work flexibly — blending home working with in-person collaboration whenever it matters most. 

From January 2027, we’ll be working three days a week from our brand-new Support Centre in St Albans — a space designed to bring teams together, collaborate, and bring our bold ambitions to life. 

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