Head of FP&A

Head of FP&A

Location: Pizza Base (Head Office). Reports to: CFO. Direct Reports: Finance Analyst.

We’re on a mission to make people happier one pizza at a time.

About the role

As the Head of FP&A, you will be the commercial brain behind the numbers, working closely with the CFO and leadership teams to own budgets, forecasts and commercial analysis, and to shape how we grow as a business.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles across the business.
• Build scenario models to support growth plans and commercial decision‑making.
• Help teams understand performance trends, risks and opportunities.
• Drive clear planning processes and stronger commercial visibility.
• Own rolling forecasts and support longer‑term financial planning.
• Turn performance data into clear insight and actionable recommendations.
• Support decision‑making across Ops, Food and Property.
• Lead menu and pricing analysis alongside the Food team.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and performance.
• Produce reporting and commentary that helps drive action across the business.
• Own short and long‑term cash flow planning.
• Support investment appraisals for new openings, refurbishments and projects.
• Help assess business cases and commercial opportunities across the estate.
• Maintain visibility on spend, forecasting and return on investment.
• Support commercial and strategic decision‑making as we continue to grow.
• Support and develop our Finance Analysts.
• Build strong relationships across operational and non‑finance teams.
• Bring challenge, clarity and commercial thinking to key business decisions.
• Act as a trusted business partner across multiple areas of the company.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, multi‑site businesses (hospitality, retail or restaurants a huge plus).
• Ability to build budgets, forecasts and scenario models that genuinely support decision‑making.
• Can simplify complex information and communicate it clearly.
• Confident challenging ideas and assumptions when needed.
• Build strong relationships across different teams and leadership levels.
• Highly analytical, commercially minded and loves solving problems.
• Advanced Excel skills are a must.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience).

What we offer

• The chance to play a key role in the growth of one of the UK’s most exciting hospitality brands.
• A people‑first culture with loads of energy, ambition and personality.
• 28 days holiday + an extra day for every year you’re with us (up to 5).
• A paid 4‑week sabbatical after 5 years.
• An extra Happiness Day each year to do something just for you.
• Unlimited great pizza.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…