There are circa 850 Premier Inn sites throughout the UK that need financial support and direction. Taking a leading role in the Operations finance team, this role will involve business partnering with 3 x Operations Directors.
You will manage, coach, and develop 1 direct report. The role will lead the site-level P&L budgeting for circa 850 sites and take financial ownership for reporting accuracy and management insight across all of these sites.
Location: Dunstable, hybrid - a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
Job Type: Permanent
Why you’ll love it here:
* Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
* Car/Cash allowance
* Healthcare: Bupa plus family
* Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands
What you’ll do:
* Lead site-level P&L budgeting for circa 850 sites
* Maintain financial ownership for reporting accuracy and management insights across all Operations P&L lines (excluding Labour), including Laundry, Consumables, Utilities, and Other Direct Controllables
* Facilitate cross-functional ownership for the PI&R Operation Wincard, including measure development, target setting, and reporting
* Provide insight and challenge on drivers of regional and site performance, including actionable recommendations and measurement of success
* Conduct financial analysis of operational change initiatives aligned with the 5-year strategic plan
* Lead development and deployment of non-labour efficiency initiatives across Operations
* Track, analyze, and provide insights on efficiency initiatives and trials across the PI&R estate
* Support monthly financial review processes with Operation Directors
* Provide financial support for operational and strategic projects, including evaluations and PCR
* Collaborate with the Head of Operations Finance to develop and embed the business partnering strategy
* Coordinate with Ops Business Partners to allocate analysts effectively across the team
* Lead day-to-day operations of the non-labour side of Ops Finance, including Business Partners and Data Centre of Excellence
* Deputize for the Head of Operations Finance as needed
What we need:
* Qualified accountant with at least 5 years PQE experience
* Strong commercial acumen with understanding of operational drivers and trend analysis
* Expertise in financial planning and management techniques
* Thought leadership to develop the business partnering approach and identify commercial opportunities
* Proven ability to influence senior/director-level stakeholders
* Excellent analytical skills to identify core issues and develop logical assessments
Be part of our Finance team at Whitbread:
Times are changing and our ambition is bigger than ever. This means huge things when it comes to budget and forecasting, and that’s where our Finance team really springs into action. Finding the right answers to drive us forwards. With new concepts launching, new spaces secured and reams of plans in motion, there’s no more exciting time to join than right now. Get to experience career growth that moves as fast as we do and be part of framing where we are heading. #LI1-MS
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