Finance Manager - Format, Network & Property

Finance Manager - Format, Network & PropertyThe Finance Manager - Property Network, is responsible for partnering with the Senior leaders in the Retail and Hotels Property & Formats teams to deliver on their strategic objectives, provide insights on network performance and ultimately optimise returns on our network and property assets.Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:Lead the long term financial planning processes for the property network, supporting the property and formats teamIdentification and quantification of growth opportunities, network risks and underperforming assets. Evaluation of organic network opportunities (new stores) and risks (retail closures / venue disposals) through business case development to approval, budgeting and impact on forecast results.Establish a regular cadence and post implementation review framework for performance tracking and KPI’s for Formats, Network and Property investments.Specifically, provide insights and analysis on opportunities to optimise return on property and formats investments, measuring returns on capital, and identifying opportunities to recycle or reprioritise capital. Evaluation of lease commitments including assessment of lease extension decisions and ongoing occupancy cost planning & reporting.Design and optomise financial accounting and reporting processes associated with facilities management processes including services provided by 3rd parties.Provide overhead cost management support to the Director of Property & Director of Formats,Lead two finance analysts to ensure they are high-performing business partners in the provision of decision support, reporting and analysis to the relevant business and brand finance teams.