Human Capital Partners is working exclusively with a PE backed, multi-site, hospitality company with revenues of £100m and operations across Europe to appoint their FP&A Manager. The role is based in central London four days per week with one day WFH on Fridays.

Candidates will hold a BSc in finance, Accounting, Economics, MBA or related field and be CPA, ACA, CFA or CIMA qualified. You will possess 5 years of experience in FP&A, gained, ideally within hospitality, retail, leisure or real estate sectors. Candidates seeking their first role in industry from Transaction Services or Corporate Finance will also be considered.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the FP&A Manager will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Budgeting & Long-Term Planning

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process across all departments, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines and strategic objectives.
• Drive the 5-Year Plan exercise, incorporating market trends, business strategy, and capital investment plans.
• Work closely with department heads to consolidate detailed revenue, expense, and capital expenditure budgets.
• Prepare clear budget presentation materials for senior leadership and ownership.

2. Forecasting & Performance Tracking

• Prepare and update rolling forecasts (monthly/quarterly) to track business performance against budget and market conditions.
• Produce monthly cash flow forecasts and interest costs & income forecasts, ensuring accuracy and early identification of funding or liquidity issues.
• Identify variances between actual results and budget/forecast and recommend corrective actions.
• Support operational teams with financial insights to improve efficiency and cost management.

3. Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and maintain financial models for scenario analysis, business cases, and investment appraisals.
• Provide regular KPI dashboards and management reports for General Manager, Executive Committee, and Private Equity owners.
• Take responsibility for debt covenant certificates and other lender financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
• Analyze market trends, competitive benchmarks, and internal performance to identify growth and profitability opportunities.

4. Business Partnering

• Act as a finance business partner to General Manager and department heads, offering guidance on financial implications of operational decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Revenue Management, and Operations teams to optimize pricing strategies, cost structures, and revenue streams.
• Support decision-making on new initiatives, renovations, and capital projects.

5. Process Improvement

• Streamline financial planning and reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Liaise with auditors, PE owners, and corporate finance teams when needed.