Commercial Finance Manager, Hospitality, Harrow, 55k to 65k
We are working with an exciting Hospitality business with a vast presence across the country. Their food is one of the nations favourites, and as they expand, they are looking to hire a key figure in the finance department.
The Commercial Finance Manager will have a background in Hospitality or Retail, ideally in a multi:site environment, and they will be fully versed in operational finance. Their role will specifically focus on labour and forecasting across the group.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and oversee financial performance for multiple franchise sites, identifying trends and improvement areas.
* Collaborate with the senior leadership team to align financial strategies with business objectives.
* Provide financial insights to support decision:making and enhance profitability.
* Partner with regional and store managers to monitor and improve site:level performance, including labour costs, and forecasts.
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the operations team.
* Leverage tools like Power BI and other analytics platforms to provide actionable insights.
* Deliver regular performance reports and develop KPIs to measure operational success, focusing specifically on labour force across the group.
* Act as a financial coach to operational teams, promoting financial literacy across the business.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial workflows.
* Drive initiatives to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across sites.
* Conduct regular balance sheet reviews, ensuring compliance with the Group Accounting Manual.
* Promote improvements in working capital through accurate contract billing, proactive debt ledger management, and timely working capital forecasts.
* Drive synergy and consistency across brands by standardizing processes for AP, banking, and fixed assets.
Key Requirements :
* 5+ years in a similar operational finance role, ideally within multi:site retail, QSR (Quick Service Restaurants), or franchise environments.
* FP and A or commercial experience.
* Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial systems.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business strategies.
* Experience managing and developing high:performing finance teams.
* Strong analytical skills