FP&A Manager

FP&A Commercial Manager – Pinner, £75,000. Office based

I'm proud to be exclusively representing an already established and incredible hospitality group that is looking to grow even more over the next years. They are looking for a dynamic FP&A Commercial Manager to join a thriving business. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving business performance. You'll play a key part in financial planning, forecasting, and decision-making, partnering closely with operations and leadership to maximize profitability and efficiency

Key Responsibilities

Commercial FP&A Leadership

• Partner with the commercial and operational teams to drive profitability across multiple brands and locations.
• Lead the development of advanced financial models to evaluate business scenarios and inform decision-making.
• Provide strategic support on pricing, revenue optimisation, and investment appraisal to ensure commercial goals are achieved.
• Prepare monthly business review packs and present insights at MD/Head of Finance meetings, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities that influence performance.

Performance Reporting & Insights

• Develop and refine KPIs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and providing clarity to drive operational and commercial improvements.
• Deliver clear, concise management information reports to empower stakeholders across the business.
• Identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency and enhance profitability through data-driven recommendations.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation and review of annual budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts, ensuring alignment with long-term business strategy.
• Ensure financial models and forecasts reflect real-time data and strategic initiatives.
• Support working capital management, including accurate forecasting and promoting improvements in billing and debt ledger management.

Commercial Contract Oversight

• Provide financial oversight for contract amendments, pricing strategies, and service pricing.
• Evaluate the financial implications of volumetric and contractual mechanisms, mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities.

Investment Analysis

• Critically appraise capital investment opportunities, ensuring alignment with business strategy and financial viability.
• Monitor and challenge post-investment performance to ensure return-on-investment objectives are met.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Commercial FP&A role with a strong focus on strategic business partners.
• Expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting within a multi-brand or retail environment.
• Demonstrable success in delivering insights that drive profitability and operational efficiency.
• A proactive approach to solving complex problems and driving process improvements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• While professional qualifications (e.g., CIMA/ACCA/ACA) are not essential, equivalent experience is required.