We’re Whitbread the UK’s largest hospitality business with over 1,200 hotels and restaurants across the UK but we’re more than that. We’re the 38,000 people who make everyday experiences specia...
We’re Whitbread the UK’s largest hospitality business with over 1,200 hotels and restaurants across the UK but we’re more than that. We’re the 38,000 people who make everyday experiences special that delight over 5 million guests every month.
This role will lead all corporate finance related activities and evaluate the impact of financing decisions on the Group Business Plan. Working alongside 6 FP&A managers this role provides and support challenge, build strong networks with finance teams across the organisation and opportunity to work with a range of External stakeholders.
Location: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
Job Type: Permanent
Why you’ll love it here:
- Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
- Car/Cash allowance
- Healthcare: Bupa plus family
- Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands
What you’ll do:
- Managing relationship with Fitch (credit agency), evaluating, and providing feedback on WTB forecasts
- Evaluate and provide board recommendation on application of capital allocation framework to Group plan.
- Support IR team to deliver external communications which explain our financial plan
- Key role in providing corporate finance support, including: supporting on M&A, annual defence review, pension scheme related support, M&A financial support for M&A team, competitor financial reviews.
- Support on core FP&A activities such as budgeting, forecasting and 5-year plan
- Provide support to key planning dates (i.e budget papers, 5YP, Strategy day/AGP)
- Ad hoc reporting / request
What we need:
- Qualified accountant with minimum 3 yrs PQE experience
- Advanced Financial modelling/analytical Skills: ability to build/understand complex financial models using ambiguous data to support strategic decision making, while working under time pressure with senior stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder Management; ability and evidence of working autonomously and building credible relationships with senior business stakeholders. and.
- Understanding of the business and how to communicate complex issues simply while maintaining credibility.
Be part of our Finance team at Whitbread:
Times are changing and our ambition is bigger than ever. This means huge things when it comes to budget and forecasting, and that’s where our Finance team really springs into action. Finding the right answers to drive us forwards. With new concepts launching, new spaces secured and reams of plans in motion, there’s no more exciting time to join than right now. Get to experience career growth that moves as fast as we do and be part of framing where we are heading. #LI1-MS
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 59955-4492
Advertised: 07 Apr 2025
