Senior FP&A Manager - Houghton Regis in Bedford

b Senior FP A Manager - Houghton Regis /b br p b Title: Senior Finance Manager – FP A /b /p p b Location: Dunstable LU5 /b /p p b Hybrid working 3 days a week in the office /b /p br p /p p Are you looking for a high-profile finance leadership role where your insight directly influences strategic decision-making at the highest level? As Senior Finance Manager – Group FP A, youll play a pivotal role in shaping Whitbreads financial narrative, leading key planning, performance reporting and analysis activities across the Group. /p p /p p /p p Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investor Relations, and the Executive Committee, youll provide clear, insightful reporting on both financial and non-financial performance, helping to drive informed business decisions. Leading a team and collaborating across the wider finance function, this role offers exceptional exposure to board-level discussions and the opportunity to demonstrate and further develop your leadership credentials. /p p /p p /p p b What Youll Be Doing /b /p p /p p /p ul li Lead the Groups performance reporting agenda, delivering monthly financial and non-financial reporting, insights and commentary to the Executive Committee and Board. /li /ul p /p p /p ul li Own key external reporting activities, supporting trading updates, half-year and full-year reporting through robust data validation, controls and governance processes. /li /ul p /p p /p ul li Drive performance insight and challenge, tracking cost efficiency programmes, business performance and key strategic metrics, highlighting risks, opportunities and actions. /li /ul p /p p /p ul li Lead and develop a high-performing team, coaching a team of four to deliver accurate, timely and impactful reporting while fostering continuous improvement. /li /ul p /p p /p ul li Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business, providing commercial analysis, market insight and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and business growth. /li /ul p /p p /p p b Why youll love it here /b /p p /p p /p p b Bonus potential 30% /b /p p /p p /p p b Car allowance /b /p p /p p /p p b Up to 10% matched contributory pension /b /p p /p p /p p b Healthcare for yourself and your family /b /p p /p p /p p b What Youll Need to Bring /b /p p /p ul li A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 5 years post-qualified experience, alongside strong financial reporting, planning and analytical expertise. /li /ul p /p p /p ul li Excellent commercial acumen and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility, provide constructive challenge and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. /li /ul p /p p /p ul li Strong modelling, data management and systems capabilities, coupled with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to translate complex information into clear, meaningful insights. /li /ul p /p p /p ul li Proven leadership and delivery experience, with a track record of managing priorities in a fast-paced environment, meeting demanding deadlines and leading teams to achieve high-quality outcomes. /li /ul p /p p /p ul li Experience operating in complex commercial environments, ideally within multi-site retail, hospitality or consumer-focused businesses, with the ability to think strategically, independently lead projects and anticipate future risks and opportunities. /li /ul p /p p /p br