Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Overview

The role will report directly to the Finance Director but will also work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and the rest of the senior management team across all functions. This role will be responsible for managing a team of three to deliver all financial reporting and analysis workstreams across the business, as well as business-partnering with department heads to provide insightful and timely analysis to ensure good strategic decision-making across the business.This role is a great opportunity to join an ambitious, private-equity-backed growth business and learn from an experienced management team. The role will involve regular contact with senior management and is critical to the future success of the Group. This role calls for a curious and proactive individual who is motivated to effect positive change and is equally comfortable working with structured data as well as navigating ambiguity or incomplete information.The role will be based at our Head Office in Teddington, Middlesex, conveniently located right next to the train station.Key Areas of Responsibility

Team Management: Leading, motivating, and supporting the team to achieve individual and collective goals, while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Effectively delegating tasks and developing team members'' skills to build capability and confidence within the team.Business Partnering: Partnering with department heads, ensuring that decision-making is based on sound financials; delivering timely and accurate reporting to optimise the effectiveness of all departments.Regular analysis and reporting: Full ownership of all weekly/monthly reporting processes, including reporting on sales, margin and labour costs; management of Tableau reporting suite and data feeds; attend weekly trading meetings to report on key sales metrics and factors impacting sales; support department heads on sales-driving actions; challenge weekly labour results during weekly labour calls.Menu development and margin: Work with the CEO and procurement on regular menu modelling; provide monthly overview of Group margins and key trends; attend monthly margin meetings and provide insight and challenge; support commercial negotiations with suppliers to manage costs.Budgets: End-to-end responsibility for the Group''s annual budget process, preparation of budget packs and board presentations for stakeholders; manage budget data and re-budgeting including new site openings and investments.Board Reporting: Manage the monthly board reporting process, coordinating reporting streams from each department head into a central board report; analyze with senior management to drive commercial decisions and board strategy.Investments and Ad Hoc Analysis: Manage investment appraisals for new site acquisitions, including financials and demographic analysis; perform other ad hoc analysis with senior management.Qualifications and Experience

Excellent academic record. Qualified accountant with 3-5+ years PQE experience; previous experience in financial analysis is essential with excellent attention to detail. Prior experience in private equity-backed businesses is highly desirable.Excellent communication and presentation skills; commercially minded with the ability to see the bigger strategic picture; proven ability to drive change with multiple stakeholders; self-starter who can adapt to changing priorities and time pressures; highly motivated to work independently or in a team and drive results.Experience of managing multiple projects and delivering to deadlines; excellent Excel skills. Experience with Tableau BI tool is beneficial (not essential).About Heartwood Collection

Heartwood Collection operates within the premium casual dining market in the UK. The Group comprises two award-winning formats: Brasserie Blanc and Heartwood Inns. The company was acquired by Alchemy Partners in February 2022 and is on an exciting growth journey. The Group currently owns 50 sites and plans to triple profits via new site openings. The rooms concept is a new venture, with a target to operate in excess of 300 bedrooms by the end of 2026.What''s in it for you

Competitive salaryHead Office Bonus (up to 10% of salary)The Pantry – hundreds of retailers and experience discounts50% off food in all Heartwood Collection sitesFriends and Family discount of 20% off foodEnhanced Maternity and Paternity package25 days of holiday plus bank holidays; option to buy extra 5 daysBirthday giftEmployee Assistance Program with Hospitality ActionCycle to Work SchemeCompany pensionInstant access to pay you have earned through ..... full job details .....