Group Finance Analyst

Pizza Express; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pizza Express is seeking a Qualified Accountant to support financial reporting processes across its Group. This hybrid role in London involves preparing management information, reviewing audits, and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards. Join a team that values diversity and inclusivity while working for a recognized top workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK and international accounting and reporting.
• Ability to work through others and independently analyze issues.

Responsibilities

• Support in Group period-end processes and maintenance of Group consolidation system.
• Prepare Group management information and quarterly reports for bondholders.
• Review statutory audits and produce UK statutory accounts.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Analysis

Experience in multi-currency consolidations

Process improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

The PizzaExpress Group comprises business units in the UK & Ireland, Hong Kong, and UAE, with numerous international franchises including India, Singapore, Kuwait, and Indonesia. The core purpose of the Group reporting team is to act as a central consolidation function and to meet internal and external financial reporting requirements. The role includes the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual Group financial information.

Please note, this role requires working between our central London hubs and our Uxbridge office on a hybrid basis.

What you'll be doing:

• Support in Group period-end processes, including maintenance of the Group consolidation system (FCCS).
• Preparation of Group management information for the Board of Directors, including assistance with:
• Analysis of periodic financial information submitted by business units.
• Preparation of quarterly reports for bondholders, including backup information for senior management.
• Review of statutory audits of each business unit.
• Production of UK statutory accounts, including support with consolidated Group accounts and the Annual Report.
• Preparation of papers on ad hoc issues for review by the Group Executive Committee.

What you'll need:

• Qualified Accountant with strong technical accounting skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience of UK and international accounting and reporting (including IFRS).
• Ability to manage work streams through others, not just individually.
• Experience with complex consolidations involving multi-currency inputs.
• Ability to independently analyze issues and improve processes.

Who We Are:

Where those who love pizza can be their true selves. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Established since 1965, we have grown into a multichannel, international brand. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we believe everyone should feel free to express themselves.

Our values are built around three principles: use your head, show your heart, and create a home. This means:

• Head - being customer-centric, commercially driven, and performance-oriented
• Heart - showing honesty, vulnerability, and leadership through our people
• Home - creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and can express themselves daily

Inclusivity and respect are central to our business. We value diversity among our teams, customers, and suppliers. We assess each application based on aptitude for the role, without discrimination.