Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

• Own and lead the annual budgeting process across restaurant outlets and F&B operations covering revenue planning COGS labour cost assumptions menu mix and cover volumes. Translate the numbers into clear compelling management presentations that operations teams can actually use.
• Drive the weekly/monthly forecasting cycle with a focus on F&B revenue streams wet vs. dry sales seasonal trading patterns and event/activation uplift. Perform detailed variance analysis and continuously refine models to sharpen accuracy on sales margins and operating costs.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with a deep F&B lens: outlet-level P&L performance revenue trends food and beverage margin analysis and key cost drivers including labour waste spoilage and procurement. Surface the story behind the numbers not just the numbers.
• Build and maintain financial models (P&L cash flow unit economics) grounded in F&B operational realities supporting scenario planning for new outlet openings menu engineering pricing strategies promotional impact analysis and concept evolution.
• Analyse variances against budget using F&B-specific KPIs: average spend per cover table turnover food cost % beverage cost % and labour as % of revenue across all locations and concepts identifying risks and untapped opportunities.
• Act as a true business partner to F&B operations working closely with chefs bar managers outlet managers and procurement. Translate financial targets into actionable plans around cost control menu engineering pricing strategy and revenue optimisation.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data from POS systems inventory management platforms and ERP; oversee consolidation of multi-outlet financials and maintain data integrity across all F&B reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes with detailed performance commentary trend identification and flagging of operational risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes including automation of reporting standardisation across outlets and implementation of dashboards and BI tools.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management with confidence and clarity focusing on F&B profitability cost efficiencies concept performance and growth opportunities across the portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations company financial policies and internal control standards particularly around cash handling inventory and procurement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field; Masters/MBA is a plus
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance/FP&A roles; F&B restaurant or hospitality experience preferred direct exposure to bar and restaurant operations is a strong advantage
• Strong technical knowledge of financial planning budgeting forecasting reporting and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI reporting tools data visualisation ERP and consolidation systems an advantage
• Experience with SUN System (EPM) preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to interpret complex data and present clear actionable recommendations
• Strong business partnering skills: able to engage credibly with chefs bar and outlet managers and senior leadership alike
• Genuine interest in bars and restaurants an understanding of and passion for the F&B industry its culture and commercial dynamics is as important to us as technical finance expertise
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced multi-unit environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines

Additional Information:

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time