At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial planning and capital expenditure for a leading hospitality organisation.
- Company: Join a top multi-site hospitality company with a dynamic finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and enhance your career in a vibrant environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on strategic financial decisions in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Our client, a leading multi‑site hospitality organisation, is seeking a talented finance professional to join their expanding finance team.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this pivotal role focuses on financial management, planning, and control of capital expenditure across the group. You will work cross‑functionally with Finance, Property, Operations and external stakeholders to deliver robust investment analysis, ensure value‑for‑money decisions, and provide insight to support strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Capital Planning & Forecasting – prepare & consolidate annual capex budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Develop detailed financial models and business cases, including NPV, IRR, and payback analyses, to support investment proposals.
- Performance Monitoring – track & report on project spend versus budget, producing monthly capex performance packs and ROI metrics.
- Business Partnering – act as a key finance partner to Property, Estates, and Operations, providing commercial insight on contracts, build costs, and procurement.
- Governance & Control – maintain & enhance approval processes, ensuring compliance with policies and supporting audit reviews on capital projects.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
- Strong financial modelling & analytical skills with advanced Excel; Power BI experience advantageous.
- Proven experience managing & reporting on capex projects in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.
- Confident communicator with excellent business partnering skills and ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
- Sound understanding of IFRS/UK GAAP and fixed‑asset accounting principles.
- Experience in a real‑estate or asset‑intensive business (e.g. education, hospitality, healthcare, retail) preferred.
Job Details
- Location: London, City of London
- Seniority level: Associate
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
- Industries: Real Estate and Hospitality
- Salary: £60,000‑£70,000 (current posting)
Senior FP&A Analyst employer: Cobalt Recruitment
As a Recruitment Manager in the vibrant Construction & Development sector, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and clear progression pathways, ensuring you can achieve your career aspirations while contributing to our collective success. Located in a bustling area, we offer unique advantages such as access to industry events and networking opportunities, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
