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 🍕
As we continue to grow, we’re 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, you’ll be the commercial brain behind the numbers, helping teams
across the business make smarter decisions through insight, forecasting and planning.
You’ll 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
• You’ve got strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering
• You’re 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
• You’re confident challenging ideas and assumptions when needed
• You build strong relationships across different teams and leadership levels
• You’re 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 – everyone’s welcome here
• Enjoy Yourself – hospitality should be fun
What’s in it for you?
• 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. Obviously 🍕
If you’re passionate about turning insight into action and want to help shape the future of Pizza Pilgrims, we’d love to hear from you 💚
