- Commercial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare and manage weekly group cashflow forecasts.
- Oversee budgeting and reforecasting models.
- Supervise a Junior Analyst and review weekly trading reports.
- Produce monthly board packs and conduct P&L analysis, including site profitability, sales mix, labour productivity, and gross margin analysis.
- Perform investment appraisals, capex ROI analysis, and market research.
- Conduct competitor and pricing benchmarking.
- Financial Control
- Manage the Accounts Payable team (2) and Payroll/Revenue Accounts Assistant (1).
- Support and review monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Process monthly payroll using Fourth and manage pension submissions via NEST.
- Prepare and submit P32s, P11Ds, PSAs, VAT returns, and Beer Duty reports.
- Liaise with HMRC, banking partners (HSBC/NatWest), and external capital allowance providers.
- Act as the main point of contact for audits and corporation tax, ensuring compliance with financial controls.
- Support ad hoc financial and commercial projects.
- Fully qualified accountant.
- Proven experience in managing small finance teams.
- Hands-on experience in SME financial operations.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to consider broader commercial implications.
- Experienced in a multi-site hospitality environment.