The Property Strategy team is at the heart of Whitbread’s Estate Planning function, driving short- and long-term site investment strategies to maximise the potential of our estate. From evaluati...
The Property Strategy team is at the heart of Whitbread’s Estate Planning function, driving short- and long-term site investment strategies to maximise the potential of our estate. From evaluating sites to creating new opportunities, the team is focused on unlocking value and delivering exceptional results, including £120m in cash receipts from our estate optimisation programme last year alone.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll support the Property Finance Manager in shaping plans that combine redeveloping existing sites with acquiring new ones, helping to define the future of our estate – from financial modelling to the preparation of Strategy Board Papers. You’ll also play a key part in managing our Property Strategy database, ensuring accurate and timely insights to drive long term investment decisions.
Reporting to the Property Strategy Manager, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, aligning strategies and contributing to high-profile projects that shape the future of Whitbread. If you’re ready to take on a role that blends analysis, strategy, and big-picture thinking, this is your chance to be part of something transformative.
Contract Term: Permanent
Grade: B16
Location: Whitbread Court, Dunstable, LU5 5XE with hybrid working (minimum of 3 days a week in our Dunstable campus)
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Healthcare: Family BUPA healthcare
- Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands
- Pension: up to 10% matched pension
- Bonus: up to 30% annual bonus
What you will be doing
- Review and optimise site options to find the best opportunities to support growth and maximise profitability.
- Modelling property investments and their potential returns and profitability.
- Work with business partners to deliver optimal strategic investment decisions.
- Support the Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP) through ad hoc analysis and tracking on site exits and disposals.
- Provide clear, timely insights and preparation of board papers to help the business make smart decisions.
What we need
- Analytical mindset with the ability to quickly connect ideas and build financial models independently.
- Ability to work at pace while maintaining high-quality outputs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Great organisation and prioritisation skills.
- 0-2 years Post Qualified Experience, holding an accounting qualification (or equivalent experience).
Be part of the 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.
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: 42164-4493
Advertised: 16 Jan 2025
