Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager

Location – Central London (we’re just a 5-minute walk from Oxford Circus)

Salary – up to £75k + Bonus and a host of other amazing perks!

The Big Table has over 230 restaurants with brands that include Las Iguanas, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquito’s and Banana Tree.

The purpose of the role is to take a senior role in a highly responsive team that can work at pace and meet the needs of key stakeholders, which includes but is not limited to the following: CEO, CFO, MD’s Marketing Directors, Ops Directors, and Shared Service Exec team.

Proactively providing support and analysis to understand and drive site and brand performance, the commercial finance manager will need to utilise critical thinking and effective prioritisation to support growth of the business in revenue maximisation and cost optimisation.

Key areas of focus will include sales & marketing, margin (menu & pricing), labour (optimisation) and will include site, brand, and group focus. The commercial finance team act as the commercial conscience on all decisions, including the assessment and prioritisation of capital and have ownership in the delivery of Sales, Cost of sales and labour budgets for annual and quarterly budget cycles.

In addition, it will play a pivotal role in supporting projects as well as non-brand areas such as Shared Services & Central Support.

The Commercial Finance team is part of a wider Group Finance function and at times will support the wider finance team as necessary on essential requirements and priorities.

This is a hands-on role that requires an experienced individual that can work with a broad range of stakeholders and who has the skillset and critical thinking to drive the financial and commercial requirements of the wider Group.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Qualified Accountant (3+ years PQE) with multi-site experience.
• Experience in leading a team, with ability to prioritise, flex and drive team requirements.
• Highly personable with critical thinking to drive team performance and deliver on group requirements.
• Effective communicator & able to balance sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Can roll up sleeves & get things done.
• Growth mindset with ability to partner and challenge key senior stakeholders outside of finance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Bonus Programme
• “We Care” Employee Support
• 50% off in any Big Table Group Restaurant Discounts
• 25% off for Family & Friends
• Health Insurance & Family Health Insurance
• Pension
• Discounted Gym Membership with Pure Gym
• Income Protection

At the Big Table Group, there’s a seat for everyone. Take your place, share your experiences and let’s celebrate the differences we all bring every day!

Apply today and take your seat!