Working in the commercial property finance team, this role will be at the heart of Whitbread’s future growth strategy. This role forms an integral part of the investment cycle with responsibilit...
Working in the commercial property finance team, this role will be at the heart of Whitbread’s future growth strategy. This role forms an integral part of the investment cycle with responsibility for managing property investment appraisals ensuring site packs have been thoroughly prepared, reviewed and are ready for board approval/sign, while playing an active part in attending weekly review meetings and providing valuable insight and challenge to a range of stakeholders.
Location: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
Job Type: Permanent
Why you’ll love it here:
- Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 10% of base salary
- Healthcare: Bupa
- Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands
What you’ll do:
- Working within the investments team to fully understand the investment cycle whilst delivering investment appraisals in a timely and accurate way.
- Regularly review and update to reflect appropriate application of appraisal techniques and metrics.
- Develop strong relationships with the Acquisitions and Business Development Teams to fully understand sites being appraised and to ensure the inputs and assumptions are accurate & robust.
What we need:
- Finalist/Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
- Analytical mind-set with ability to understand, join dots at speed and requires minimal support in coming up with financial models
- Strong commercial acumen with ability to understand, challenge, inform investment decisions
- Ability to present succinctly to senior stakeholders
Be part of our Finance team at Whitbread:
Times are changing and our ambition is bigger than ever. This means huge things when it comes to budget and forecasting, and that’s where our Finance team really springs into action. Finding the right answers to drive us forwards. With new concepts launching, new spaces secured and reams of plans in motion, there’s no more exciting time to join than right now. Get to experience career growth that moves as fast as we do and be part of framing where we are heading. #LI1-MS.
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 60752-4492
Advertised: 09 Apr 2025
