Commercial Analyst, Hospitality, London (mainly remote) 60k
As a key member of the UK & European Finance team, you will be central to driving profitability through in-depth P&L analysis for both company-owned and franchise restaurants. You will act as a strategic partner to Operations and Franchisees, providing the fact-based analysis needed to optimise performance and identify growth opportunities within the Restaurant Economic Model.
Description
1. Serve as the primary finance contact for Operations leadership and Franchisees, translating complex financial data into actionable strategies to enhance same-store sales, optimize cost structures, and improve overall restaurant economics.
2. Own the end-to-end process for the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plan for the region, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
3. Develop, maintain, and refine sophisticated financial models to evaluate new unit development, menu economics, pricing strategies, and the potential entry into new European markets.
4. Conduct deep-dive analyses into P&L line items—particularly food waste, labour scheduling efficiency, and controllable costs—to identify and quantify opportunities for margin enhancement.
5. Lead the financial evaluation of capital expenditure projects, strategic initiatives, and new technologies, providing robust ROI analysis...