Sales Forecasting Manager
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.
This is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract role based in Park Royal.
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
- Cost of Labour (COL) and Non‑financial reporting
- Understand the requirements of Operations for COL and non‑financial performance management
- Work with stakeholders to build tools and reports
- Ongoing Support
- 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.
- 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 parkingA 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*
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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.
This is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract role based in Park Royal.
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
- Cost of Labour (COL) and Non‑financial reporting
- Understand the requirements of Operations for COL and non‑financial performance management
- Work with stakeholders to build tools and reports
- Ongoing Support
- 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.
- 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 parkingA 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*
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