Head of FP&A
Job Summary
Head of FP&A
Location: Pizza Base (Head Office)
Reports to: CFO
Direct Reports: Finance Analyst
Were on a mission to make people happier one pizza at a time
As we continue to grow were looking for a Head of FP&A to help shape the next chapter of Pizza Pilgrims turning insight into action numbers into stories and big ideas into smart commercial decisions.
This is a key role within our Finance team reporting to our CFO and partnering with teams
across the business to help drive performance support growth and bring clarity to decision-
making. Sitting as a peer to the Finance Controller this role will play a big part in shaping the
commercial direction of the business as we continue to grow.
What the role is all about
At Pizza Pilgrims everything we do feeds into four pillars:
Happy Teams Happy Guests Happy World Happy Business
As our Head of FP&A youll be the commercial brain behind the numbers helping teams
across the business make smarter decisions through insight forecasting and planning.
Youll work closely with our CFO and leadership teams owning budgets forecasts and
commercial analysis while helping shape how we grow as a business.
This role sits right at the centre of the action partnering with Ops Property Food and central
teams to turn complex information into clear direction.
Planning & Forecasting
Lead our 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
Commercial Insight
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 Cashflow & Investment
Own short and long-term cashflow 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
Leadership & Partnership
Reporting to our CFO and partnering senior leadership team
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
About you
Youve got strong experience in FP&A commercial finance or business partnering
Youre comfortable working in fast-paced multi-site businesses (hospitality retail or
restaurants would be a huge plus)
You know how to build budgets forecasts and scenario models that genuinely support
decision-making
You can simplify complex information and communicate it clearly
Youre confident challenging ideas and assumptions when needed
You build strong relationships across different teams and leadership levels
Youre highly analytical commercially minded and love solving problems
Advanced Excel skills are a must
ACA ACCA or CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience)
Our values matter to us
Whilst skills are important how you show up matters just as much:
Push Yourself keep learning keep growing
Be Yourself your personality belongs at work
Respect Others everyones welcome here
Enjoy Yourself hospitality should be fun
Whats in it for you
The chance to play a key role in the growth of one of the UKs most exciting hospitality
brands
A people-first culture with loads of energy ambition and personality
28 days holiday an extra day for every year youre 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. Obviously
If youre passionate about turning insight into action and want to help shape the future of Pizza Pilgrims wed love to hear from you
About Company
Pizza Pilgrims serve slow proved Neapolitan pizza in our pizzerias, at events across the UK and in Pizza in the Post. All of our dough is made fresh, daily, sourcing the best ingredients Italy has to offer in order to bring you the best possible pizza base going. As any Neapolitan wil ... View more