Sales Forecasting Manager (6 month FTC) in London

Founded in 2003, Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 42 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York. In 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel, launching exclusively in Sainsbury’s. Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market, consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi’s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5‑year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion.

As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Sales Forecasting Manager to join our team based in Park Royal. Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract role.

Role

We are seeking a high‑performing individual with excellent analytical and financial modelling skills to build tools and reports to run our restaurants. This role is pivotal to optimising sales, food and labour costs in our restaurant estate. A good understanding of restaurant operations is critical as is excellent analytical thinking. The incumbent will need to be comfortable working on their own initiative and be skilled working cross‑functionally and managing tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Build Tools to Improve Forecasting Accuracy
• Understand the requirements of operators for excellent sales forecasting accuracy
• Analyse data to calculate targets for forecasting accuracy
• Build a sales forecasting tool
• Build a tool to track local events
• Share reports & insight to drive accurate sales forecasts
• Set up processes for ongoing performance management
• Build a Food Ordering and Production Tool
• Build a tool to produce food ingredients orders
• Build a production plan tool for finished goods
• Set the requirements for availability to maximise sales
• Set up processes for ongoing performance management
• Understand the requirements of Operations for COL and Non‑financial performance management
• Work with stakeholders to build tools and reports
• Support managing performance ongoing ready to hand over to another team

Our Requirements

• Strong analytical thinking and modelling skills
• Forecasting experience
• Advanced level Excel skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Confidence in communicating constructively across all levels of the organisation
• Comfort operating in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities
• Knowledge of PowerBI preferable
• Restaurant operational experience would be advantageous
• Experience of Forecasting, Planning & Analysis and ERP tools preferable
• A degree in Accounting, STEM or IT preferable
• Accountancy or Planning experience preferable

Benefits

• A great working environment
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available)
• 50% discount in our Branches
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings
• Life Assurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus
• Cycle To Work
• Free on‑site parking
• A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

Please note that certain benefits may not apply to fixed term contracts. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you’ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career.