Commercial Finance Manager, Hospitality, Harrow, 55k to 65k We are working with an exciting Hospitality business with a vast presence across the country. Their food is one of the nations favourites, and as they expand, they are looking to hire a key figure in the finance department. The Commercial Finance Manager will have a background in Hospitality or Retail, ideally in a multi:site environment, and they will be fully versed in operational finance. Their role will specifically focus on labour and forecasting across the group. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and oversee financial performance for multiple franchise sites, identifying trends and improvement areas. * Collaborate with the senior leadership team to align financial strategies with business objectives. * Provide financial insights to support decision:making and enhance profitability. * Partner with regional and store managers to monitor and improve site:level performance, including labour costs, and forecasts. * Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the operations team. * Leverage tools like Power BI and other analytics platforms to provide actionable insights. * Deliver regular performance reports and develop KPIs to measure operational success, focusing specifically on labour force across the group. * Act as a financial coach to operational teams, promoting financial literacy across the business. * Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial workflows. * Drive initiatives to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across sites. * Conduct regular balance sheet reviews, ensuring compliance with the Group Accounting Manual. * Promote improvements in working capital through accurate contract billing, proactive debt ledger management, and timely working capital forecasts. * Drive synergy and consistency across brands by standardizing processes for AP, banking, and fixed assets. Key Requirements : * 5+ years in a similar operational finance role, ideally within multi:site retail, QSR (Quick Service Restaurants), or franchise environments. * FP and A or commercial experience. * Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial systems. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business strategies. * Experience managing and developing high:performing finance teams. * Strong analytical skills