About the Company
At Punch Pubs we’re aiming to be a 5* pub company. We want to create a world‑class team where every employee embodies the essence of 5* Partnership, supporting our brilliant Pubs. We strive to attract, develop and retain exceptional talent, ensuring each individual experiences growth, recognition and fulfilment in their roles.
Role Overview
As a Finance Analyst, you will provide support for both the Leased & Tenanted division and Property Team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their finance career to build strong analytical skills, producing weekly performance reports, supporting new site acquisitions, and analysing data to identify trends. You’ll work closely with operational teams and develop your skills in a fast‑paced environment.
What You’ll Get In Return
* Competitive salary
* Performance‑related annual bonus
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* 25 holiday days plus bank holidays
* Option to buy and sell holidays, plus long‑service days
* Health and wellbeing suite via Perkbox
* Employee assistance programme via Perkbox
* Free pay‑day drinks
* Progression and development opportunities
* Pub discount scheme
* Retail and leisure discount schemes
Accountabilities
* Prepare detailed acquisition packs for potential new sites, including financial modelling, profitability assessments and return analysis.
* Ownership of weekly reporting for Leased & Tenanted Division and any subsequent analysis arising in order to identify trends in performance.
* Translate financial data into clear, concise commentary for non‑financial stakeholders.
* Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, tools and data accuracy.
* Support automation and efficiency initiatives within finance reporting and analysis.
* Support the Finance Business Partner (L&T and Property) with ad‑hoc analysis and reporting as required.
* Prepare and distribute periodic reports to stakeholders.
* Support the Financial Analyst with any other requirements as needed.
Key Stakeholders
* Finance Business Partner (L&T and Property)
* Wider Finance team
* Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
* Acquisitions team
* L&T Operations team
Person Specification – Technical Competencies / Professional Expertise
* Self‑motivated, able to work on own initiative but also flexible in supporting the team.
* Competent user of Microsoft Excel with experience of working with large data sets.
* Able to plan and organise effectively in order to meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the organisation.
* Ability to build rapport and develop key relationships.
* Proactive approach to individual training, development and progression.
* GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* Currently studying or interested in undertaking a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA) in the near term.
Interested? Apply now!
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