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 and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento 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 an FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team based in Park Royal.
The Role:
We are seeking a high-performing FP&A Analyst to play a key role in financial planning, performance oversight, and structured reporting across the business. This role offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and requires someone who combines analytical rigour with disciplined execution. This is a role for someone who can manage deadlines independently, deliver highly accurate outputs, and proactively align with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Planning & Forecasting
- Own defined sections of the annual budget and rolling forecast cycles
- Build and maintain robust forecasting models with clear assumptions
- Provide forward-looking analysis and highlight risks and sensitivities
Management Reporting & Insight
- Prepare high-quality performance materials used in senior leadership discussions
- Deliver structured variance analysis across revenue, cost, and investment areas
Ensure outputs are accurate, reconciled, and delivered on time
- Support and review month-end processes, ensuring clear linkage across P&L, balance sheet, capex, and cash
- Understand how accruals, working capital, and capital expenditure flow through the three financial statements
- Strengthen reconciliation discipline and improve data integrity
Investment & Cost Oversight
- Support evaluation of business cases and capital allocation decisions
- Track actual performance against approved plans
- Provide analysis across recurring cost bases and contractual commitments
Systems & Automation
- Enhance reporting frameworks and financial models
- Partner with IT to automate recurring reporting and improve data quality
- Reduce manual intervention and increase reporting efficiency
Stakeholder & Timeline Management
- Engage early with stakeholders to align on inputs and assumptions
- Manage timelines independently and deliver with minimal rework
- Bring structure and clarity to cross-functional discussions
Our Requirements:
Candidates will be ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or internationally qualified accountants with a strong background in audit, financial accounting, and planning & analysis.
In addition, candidates should demonstrate:
- Previous Big Four experience (UK or overseas) plus industry exposure (multi-site, consumer, retail, or manufacturing environments)
- Strong grounding in accounting fundamentals and a clear understanding of how the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow interlink
- Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and structured performance analysis
- A track record of driving value creation, cost discipline, or process improvement
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage planning and reporting cycles independently
- A calm, structured approach to managing deadlines and stakeholder expectations
- Clear and thoughtful written communication suitable for senior audiences
- Confidence to engage constructively across different levels of the organisation
- High attention to detail, consistency in delivery, and strong personal accountability
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
- Overseas-qualified accountants with relevant audit and industry experience are welcome
- A Master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification is desirable, though not essential.
This role suits someone with solid professional experience who can be relied upon to deliver accurate, well-structured outputs, anticipate issues early, and provide dependable financial support to senior stakeholders.
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
- Help@Hand (a service providing health and wellbeing support)
- 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
- Cycle To Work
- Free on-site parking
- A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
- The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.
Our people make us who we are. If you’re looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can’t wait to hear from you.
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