What's in it for you?
- We expect to offer a salary in the region of £40-50,000 per annum depending on experience
- Exciting bonus scheme so you share in the business’ success.
- An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
- Incredible career progression opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
Overview of the role:
Reporting directly to the Finance Director the FP&A role is ideal for a qualified FP&A finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a passion for enabling decision-making through financial analysis.
The role is based at our London support centre in the heart of Soho.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis and Reporting:
- Deliver comprehensive financial analysis and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making, including revenue trends, cost analysis, and profitability metrics for weekly and monthly reporting for the Exec Board, and other senior stakeholders.
- Preparing weekly trading reports / dashboards and monthly presentations on trading performance, identifying key trends whilst using clear & concise methods.
- Provide insights and recommendations on RSP based on operational and guest feedback.
- Working with the digital team to provide insight and actionable tasks around CRM and Google analytics data.
- Review P&L cost items on a regular basis to develop understanding of cost base and present key trends.
- Working closely with all stakeholders from across the business to optimise performance, control cost and improve profitability by identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting data.
- Develop and evolve suite of financial and non-financial KPIs.
- Support the exec team with analysis and insights for internal and external presentations.
- Utilise advanced financial modelling techniques to assess various scenarios and analyse the potential impact on financial performance.
Strategic Planning and Decision Support:
- Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate strategic initiatives, including capital projects, through financial analysis and scenario modelling.
- Proactively identify opportunities to drive efficiency and improve financial performance across the business.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Serve as advisor to management, offering insights and recommendations based on rigorous financial analysis.
- Collaborate with department heads to understand their financial needs and provide support in achieving their objectives.
- Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making by promoting the use of financial metrics and analysis throughout the business.
Required personal competencies, experiences and skills:
- Leadership: Build trust with colleagues, influence decisions.
- Partnering and Collaboration: Strong business partnering with stakeholders at all levels.
- Adaptability and Continuous Improvement: Thrive on change and simplify processes using advanced technology, modelling and AI.
- Communication: Strong communicator able to build relationships across the Group at all levels and convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial partners.
- Commercial Insight: Excellent commercial insights and a creative approach to problem-solving.
- Time Management: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Problem-Solving: Look for root causes and implement lasting change rather than quick fixes.
- Hands-On Approach: Able to influence effectively while being mindful of the autonomous nature of the operating companies.
- Attention to Detail: Logical mind with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Versatility: Ability to handle ad hoc tasks in a small Finance team.
- Power query knowledge is desired
Qualifications:
- Relevant Financial qualification or equivalent degree (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, etc.).
- Experience in financial planning and analysis in multi-site business, preferably in the hospitality or retail industry.
- Strong proficiency in financial modelling and analysis, with advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with financial planning software such as Business Central NAV (Dynamics NAV).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.