Finance Specialist - Korea at Blue Bottle Coffee

Wellington, Kentucky, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food & Beverage, Retail, CPGIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting or a related field
Around 5~7 years of overall finance experience (accounting, FP&A and related projects)
Proficient Korean & business English level written and verbal
Advanced skill in Excel, PowerPoint (Google Workspace tools are a bonus)
Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, Sigma, SQL and NetSuite (Oracle) is a plus
Experience in the retail or F&B industry (preferred)
A deep love and respect of delicious coffee, food and amazing guest experiences
Collaborative partner who builds trust-based relationships
Strong team player, who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive team culture
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple competing priorities effectively
Able to give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
Organized and hyper detail-oriented
Passionate and excited about high growth environment

Responsibilities

Handle end-to-end accounting for E-commerce and CPG channels, including revenue recognition and cost accounting
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities in compliance with group standards
Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly sales reporting across cafés, e-commerce, and CPG channels
Oversee vendor management
Support tax filing, VAT reconciliation, and statutory reporting
Concur expense management, ensuring policy compliance
Provide financial data and planning support for budget, forecast, and variance analysis
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy of accounting records and financial KPIs
Assist with external audit requests
Perform ad-hoc accounting and finance analysis as required

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AccountingRevenue RecognitionCost AccountingFinancial ClosingSales ReportingVendor ManagementTax FilingVAT ReconciliationStatutory ReportingConcurBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisAudit Support

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Finance Specialist position?

The salary range is ₩42,000,000 - ₩52,000,000 a year.

Is this a remote or hybrid role?

This is a full-time hybrid position.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree preferably in finance or accounting, around 5-7 years of finance experience, proficient Korean and business English, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, Sigma, SQL, NetSuite, and retail/F&B industry is a plus.

What is the company culture like at Blue Bottle Coffee?

The culture emphasizes collaboration, trust-based relationships, strong team play, effective communication, working in a fast-paced high-growth environment, and giving/receiving constructive feedback.

What makes a strong candidate for this Finance Specialist role?

Strong candidates are organized, hyper detail-oriented, passionate about high-growth environments, and have a deep love for coffee, food, and guest experiences, along with the required finance experience and language proficiency.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Specialty coffee roaster and retailer

About Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee specializes in roasting and selling high-quality coffee beans and brewing equipment, primarily in the United States. The company focuses on providing freshly roasted coffee, emphasizing single-origin beans that highlight unique flavors from specific regions. Customers can purchase products directly from the website or physical locations, and they also offer a subscription service for regular deliveries of coffee. This model allows Blue Bottle Coffee to cater to individual coffee lovers and specialty coffee shops while ensuring a steady revenue stream. Their commitment to quality and sustainable sourcing practices sets them apart from competitors in the specialty coffee market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2002Year Founded

$132MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision for eligible employees on day one

401(k)

Free drinks at any of our cafes and a complimentary bag of beans to take home each week

Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise

Paid Time Off

Risks

Competitors like Diamond Brew threaten market share in instant coffee segment.

Cultural differences in Southeast Asia may impact brand acceptance.

New product introductions may alienate traditional Blue Bottle customers.

Differentiation

Blue Bottle offers single-origin beans for unique regional flavor profiles.

The company provides both direct-to-consumer sales and subscription services.

Blue Bottle emphasizes sustainable sourcing and high-quality, freshly roasted coffee.

Upsides

Expansion into Las Vegas and Singapore increases brand visibility and customer base.

Craft Instant Coffee aligns with growing instant coffee trend in Asia.

Collaboration with BTR Nation taps into functional foods trend for health-conscious consumers.

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