FP&A Analyst

JKS Restaurants are seeking an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their Finance team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about the food and beverage industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an FP&A Analyst looking for an opportunity in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World’s 100 Best restaurants.

The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle’s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group.

The Position

Working closely with numerous stakeholders throughout the business, the FP&A Analyst will report to the Head of FP&A and will be responsible for the preparation of weekly flash reporting, assisting with the annual budgeting and reforecast processes across the Group as well as supporting with the financial analysis and production of accurate, insightful information to help inform both short term and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation and constant improvement of weekly KPI and management information report including Sales, GP, Staff costs
Analysis of site P&Ls, including understanding of the underlying drivers of sales and cost
Taking a lead role with the budgeting and reforecasting process across the group
Supporting and providing updates to the group 5 year model
Preparation of monthly Flash results
Assisting in the appraisal of potential new sites and investment opportunities
Ad-hoc analysis to support decisions across various departments.
As FP&A Analyst you will have the following skills and experience:

Advanced Excel experience
2+ years of experience in a multi-site business is preferable
Excellent data analysis and presentation skills.
Experience working with various systems and large, complex datasets.
Strong understanding of financial statements and ability to model them
Analytical, creative thinker, who is detail oriented.
Self-motivated problem solver.
Willingness to implement process improvement.
Experience with data analytics visualisation tools e.g. Power BI / Tableau
Newly qualified or part qualified a recognised accountancy qualification is preferable
Experience in Sage Intacct / Adaco / S4 Labour System would be advantageous

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
Retail & Takeaway Discounts
Code App Membership
Look After Yourself

Discounted Gym Membership
Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
Employee Assistance Program
Access to Financial Advice
Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions
Progress Yourself

Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.
Be Yourself

Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 33 days)
Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
Staff parties & long service awards