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 nation’s 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&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