Finance & Accounts Manager at LYNN Wholefoods Limited

LYNN Wholefoods Limited is the leading 'Nutrition & Lifestyle' brand in Nigeria today. We believe that healthy habits practiced daily can significantly improve overall quality of life. Reducing chronic diseases such as obesity, stroke, heart disease etc. across Africa is at the forefront of our vision. Our mission is to create more awareness around this belief, and to make nutritious meals more accessible to people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance & Accounts Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to: hrlynnwholefoods@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.