Senior Analyst

COREcruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multisite hospitality business in London is seeking a Senior Analyst to bolster its finance team. This hybrid role involves providing crucial P&L analysis for restaurants, working closely with Operations and Franchisees to drive profitability and operational performance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and be a qualified accountant, along with experience in financial analysis and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers clear career advancement opportunities towards a Commercial Finance Manager role.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree.
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA).
• 3-5 years relevant work experience, including financial and/or operational analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Senior Manager of European Finance and the International team with consolidated planning and forecasting.
• Developing operational and financial analyses on sales, costs, and market ROI.
• Building and enhancing BI/reporting functions for actionable insights.
• Developing financial models for new market entries and preparing business performance presentations.
• Advising on profitability improvement and enhancing finance infrastructure.

Skills

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelors Degree

CIMA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

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