Restaurants Finance - Finance Analyst - Houghton Regis Fixed Term Contract ending in May 2026 Based in Whitbread court 3 days a week The primary purpose of this role is to provide support for the Commercial Marketing Director Restaurants on financial planning of menus and adding insight and understanding into the drivers of sales and margin performance. The role will also be key in supporting the F&B business through the F&B site journeys of the AGP programme, reviewing menu and proposition trials, and completing key tasks to ensure the smooth transition between brands/menu types and for site disposals. Finally, there will be an opportunity to work flexibly across the team, to drive and deliver projects within the Restaurants commercial business. What you'll do Financial planning of menus in line with agreed targets Insight into underlying drivers of menu performance, at dish and category level – impact of price, cost inflation, cost savings and mix on covers, SPH and margin Support for stock forecasting process to ensure stock outs and waste are both minimised Report on performance of trials, sales initiatives and key calendar events in order to maximise returns Why you will love it here Bonus of up to 15% Up to 60% off Premier inn stays 25% off Food at our Restaurants Up to 10% Contributory Pension What you'll need Commercial acumen - understanding of operational business drivers and levers impacting sales & margin Exposure to roles where Finance acts as a key business partner Interpretation, presentation, and communication to non-financial audiences of aggregated financial data Finance qualification completed or in progress (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) - study support included for this role If this sounds like an interesting role then apply now. We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this. We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.