Senior Analyst, Retail and Hospitality Group, London, Hybrid role, 55-60k

We are working with a leading multisite hospitality business operating a mix of owned and franchised locations across the UK. With ongoing growth, the company is expanding its finance team by recruiting a Senior Analyst.

As a pivotal member of the UK & European Finance function, you will provide comprehensive P&L analysis for all restaurant locations, delivering sharp insights that will help drive operational performance and profitability. You will work in close partnership with Operations and Franchisees, using fact-based financial analysis to uncover opportunities for both operational improvements and commercial expansion.

This position is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional eager to collaborate closely with operations and marketing teams. It offers a clear pathway to career progression, with the opportunity to develop into a Commercial Finance Manager role over time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Senior Manager of European Finance and the International team with consolidated planning, forecasting, strategic initiatives, and new market analysis.
• Developing and delivering operational and financial analyses on sales, costs, market ROI, and unit development for both company and franchise restaurants.
• Building and enhancing BI/reporting functions to provide actionable insights to international leadership, collaborating with business and IT teams.
• Developing financial models for new market entry, especially in Europe, and preparing business performance presentations and forecasts.
• Advising on profitability improvement, enhancing finance infrastructure, and recommending actions based on financial analysis and plan modifications.

The successful candidate:

• Education: Bachelors Degree
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA)
• Understanding and working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, with sound knowledge of accounting and accounting principles.
• 3-5 years relevant work experience, including financial and/or operational analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office components including Word and PowerPoint
• International mind-set or business experience