The role of Property Finance Manager- Acquisitions will play a pivotal role in continuing to drive the UK growth and optimisation strategy for Whitbread.With a strong aptitude for complex analysis and...
The role of Property Finance Manager- Acquisitions will play a pivotal role in continuing to drive the UK growth and optimisation strategy for Whitbread.
With a strong aptitude for complex analysis and the ability to apply a commercial lens to opportunities alongside great business partnering skills, you will be responsible for managing the end to end process of property investment appraisals.
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
- Healthcare: Bupa for you and your family.
- Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands
What you’ll do:
- Prepare/write compelling board papers supporting strategically important investments, distilling complex financials into easy to understand well presented papers.
- Maintain and improve the Investment cycle so that all stakeholders have clear understanding of what is required of them.
- Develop strong relationships with the Acquisitions and Business Development Teams to ensure assumptions are robust & accurate.
- Develop financial appraisal models for new concepts ensuring assumptions are based off sound logic, and give insight into the key financial levers
What we need:
- Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
- Strong financial modelling expertise is critical
- Investment Methodology, financial appraisal metrics preferable but not essential (e.g., NPV,ROCE).
- Analytical mindset with ability to understand, challenge and inform on investment decisions.
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: 6257-4492
Advertised: 30 Aug 2024
