We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Operation FP&A Manager to join the finance team of a nwell-established restaurant group with great plans for the next few years.

The Operation FP&A Manager will play a crucial role in supporting operational decision-making and driving site-level performance.

This role involves partnering closely with the COO to deliver actionable insights into labour, sales, and investment performance across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will have a strong focus on data analysis, particularly labour management, and will be responsible for ensuring financial processes align with site-level business goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed financial insights at the site level, focusing on labour costs, sales performance, and return on investments.
  
  Use data to help operational teams optimize performance.
• Manage and analyse labour data, including Time and Attendance (TNA) metrics.
  
  Ensure labour costs are aligned with site budgets and provide regular reports on workforce efficiency.
• Lead the budgeting process for site-level operations.
  
  Ensure accurate forecasts of labour costs, sales, and other operational KPIs, using tools like Dimension and Fourth for labour.
• Utilise Power BI and other analytics tools to deliver regular reports on site-by-site performance.
  
  Provide insights into trends and areas for improvement, particularly around labour utilization and sales efficiency.
• Work closely with the COO to provide financial support for decision-making.
  
  Attend operations reviews and provide financial observations and recommendations on site performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational financial processes, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency in reporting and financial management.
• Manage and mentor one direct report, ensuring their ongoing professional development.
  
  Provide coaching on operational finance, reporting tools, and data-driven decision-making.
• Liaise with external auditors and consultants as needed to ensure financial compliance and support any audits or regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional finance-related duties as required by the Head of FP&A or COO.

The successful candidate:

• Professional qualification is desirable.
• Strong experience in operational finance, particularly in multi-site environments.
• Highly proficient in Excel and Power BI, with the ability to analyse large volumes of data.
• Familiarity with labour forecasting tools like Dimension and Fourth.
• Experience managing financial processes around labour, sales, and investments.
• Ability to provide site-level insights and support decision-making for senior operational leaders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Previous experience in a hospitality or multi-site business is highly desirable