Commercial Finance Manager - London

Commercial Finance Manager

Competitive Salary & Annual Bonus Scheme

The Commercial Finance Manager will provide essential financial and commercial support, focusing on gross margin analysis, pricing strategy, and product & sales channel performance reporting. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role will involve close collaboration with the Commercial Director and other key stakeholders, ensuring that business decisions are data-driven and aligned with financial goals. Act as a trusted advisor, providing expertise in pricing and financial analysis to drive business growth and profitability.

We are looking for somebody with proven experience in pricing, financial analysis and business partnering within a fast paced commercial environment. Prior experience in a multi-site hospitality business is highly desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Gross Margin Reporting and Analysis; lead the regular reporting and insight of end to end Gross Margin performance, identifying trends and providing actionable insights across range, pricing, cost and waste.

Conduct in-depth analysis of Food & Beverage (F&B) costs, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of these costs. Ensuring cost trends, inc are identified to allow for cost modifications where necessary.

Menu Pricing: develop and maintain financial models to support strategic menu pricing decisions, particularly for new menu launches and set menus across the estate and site specific where necessary.

New Menu Performance; provide detailed reporting and analysis on new menu performance, offering insights into variances and areas for improvement.

Provide comprehensive pricing analysis to ensure competitive and profitable menu offerings.

Brand Promotion Analysis and Reporting, analyse the sales performance and profitability of brand promotions, delivering detailed reports to inform marketing and sales strategies.

Partnership Sales & Profitability Reporting, track and report on partnership sales, providing analysis on profitability and recommending areas for improvement.

Commercial Support, provide financial and commercial analysis to the Commercial Director as needed, acting as a key finance business partner in decision-making.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse pricing strategies, product profitability, and customer profitability. Evaluate business opportunities, partnerships, and customer contracts to assess their financial viability and alignment with strategic objectives. Support decision-making processes by providing financial insights, business case analysis, and risk assessments.

Daily Sales by Channel reporting own the daily sales reporting process by channel, ensuring accurate and timely data for decision-making

Customer Spend Metrics; manage and report on key customer spend metrics such as ASP (Average Selling Price), DPC (Drinks Per Cover), CPC (Courses per Cover), and SPC (Spend Per Cover).

Discount Reporting; oversee the reporting and analysis of discounts, identifying trends and opportunities for optimisation.

Experience and Technical Skills:

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

Proficiency in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and business case evaluation.

Advanced Excel skills are essential; knowledge of Power BI is desirable.

Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and align financial objectives with broader business goals.

Our 'Deal'; What's in it for you?

• 50% off Food and Drink at Prezzo, for you and 11 or your family/friends
• Free Meal on shift
• TasteCard - Free discounts at branded Restaurants Nationwide
• Prezzo Perks Discounts - Prezzo's own discounts App, numerous free discounts on High Street Brands, Leisure Venues, SuperMarkets, Gyms, online and at the locations.
• 5 Family and Friends get 25% off Food & Drink
• Access to Apprenticeships
• Wagestream - access to your wages early
• Employee Assistance Programme + GP Appointment Helpline
• Eye Test
• Voluntary Bupa Dental Cover
• Voluntary UNUM Critical Illness Cover
• Voluntary Simply Health Cash Plan
• ISA Investment plans with Cushon
• Free Mortgage Advice with Charles Cameron

Our Values:

One Team working together, with a common purpose, to achieve our goals.
Genuine Connection building genuine relationships, where nothing is too much trouble.
Drive to Succeed being bold enough to do the right thing, even when it's hard, to help improve and grow.
Pride making memorable moments by caring about everything we do, so everyone leaves wanting to return.

Our Awards
We're proud to be an award-winning hospitality employer, having been awarded:

• 'Excellence in HR Technology' at the HR in Hospitality Awards
• 'Best use of Benefits Technology' at the Employee Benefits Awards
• 'Fair Employment' at the Youth Friendly Employer Awards
• 'Environmental Best Practice' at the International Green Apple Awards
• 'Best Pizza Restaurant - Chain' at the PAPA Industry Awards

We have also been nominated for:

• 'Best Mental Health Strategy' at the Employee Benefits Awards
• 'Recycling excellence' and 'Partnership excellence' at the National Recycling Forum

We also have a big focus on mental health and wellbeing, and we're proud to have been accredited with the Foundation Level 'London Health Workplace Award'.

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At Prezzo we want to create a genuinely inclusive workplace, where we embrace the differences of all our colleagues and celebrate diversity. We love to see applications from under-represented groups and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. Prezzo joined the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in 2011.