Finance Analyst - Property & Maintenance

Finance Analyst - Property & Maintenance (12 month FTC) We're Pret: proud makers of freshly made food, organic coffee, and big ideas. Across 750+ shops and 20+ countries, our teams are shaping the future of Pret through innovation, inclusion, great customer service and a shared passion for doing the right thing. We're growing fast on our mission to be the employer of choice in hospitality, everywhere we operate - so this an exciting time to hop on board. We Believe in Growing Good Things Growth is at the heart of everything we do. From the freshly hand-made food we create every day, to supporting our teams, we help our people grow in confidence, skills and to pursue their unique paths. Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find what they need to shine. And the proof is in the pudding - over 80% of our Managers started on the shop floor! So did 20% of our Support Centre teams, including our CEO, Pano. What we're looking for We're looking for passionate team players to bring joy to our customers every day. You'll be responsible for driving better property decisions and returns for Pret, with a particular focus on new shop openings, a critical lever for growth. It partners closely with the UK Head of Property Estates & Acquisitions and the UK Head of Maintenance, providing clear, action-led financial insight to maximise commercial value. Acting as the key link between Property and Finance, the role ensures that new sites, leases and capital investments are commercially robust, well challenged, and accurately forecasted and reported. The role requires a commercially strong operator who can influence and shape decisions, build effective cross-functional relationships, and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring the business makes the right investment decisions and delivers expected returns. Responsibilities 1. Deal & investment gatekeeper

• Own financial evaluation of new shop openings (NSOs) including forecasted sales and costs
• Challenge assumptions (sales, costs, returns vs hurdle rates)
• Support big landlord/tender negotiations (airports, stations, etc.)
• Prepare decision packs for the Property Investment Committee (PIC) to decide on store openings and lease agreements
• Find opportunities to optimise potential new shops
• Planning & forecasting owner
• Plan and analyse forward looking net store growth, occupancy and maintenance costs
• Manage capex budget (new stores, refurbs, equipment)
• Build end-to-end P&Ls + cash flow for property pipeline
• Work with Treasury on liquidity / cash impact
Performance & reporting lead
• Ensure property costs are accurately reflected in shop P&Ls
• Explain monthly performance vs forecast / budget / prior year and bring actionable insights to improve performance
• Track new store performance & payback
• Identify and quantify risks early and work with the business to mitigate these
Business partnering
• Work directly with Head of Property & Head of Maintenance
• Influence and improve decisions, do not just report numbers
• Balance support but also challenging the teams
• Support other markets and Group finance teams when needed
What success looks like
• Better site selection for new shops
• Stronger returns on new shops & capex
• Accurate sales and costs forecasts of new shops
• Clear, trusted voice in investment decisions
  
  Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day. Bring your passion: share our passion for food and exceptional customer service. Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special.
  
  Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you're good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications, leadership development and mentoring. Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong. Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you'll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot! Community and purpose - We're proud to make a difference through The Pret Foundation, from tackling homelessness to reducing food waste and creating positive change for people and communities.
Our values Happy Teams Happy Customers Amazing Standards Every day Never Standing Still Doing The Right Thing The interview journey Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. First, you'll have a relaxed 30-minute conversation with our recruitment team so we can get to know you and your experience. Next, you'll be invited to a one-hour, in-person interview with the hiring manager at our Head Office in London Victoria. Depending on the role and function, there may be additional stages. These could include time spent in one of our shops, completing a task, or meeting a senior leader.

Salary range: £60,000 - £70,000, plus up to 10% bonus on successful completion of contract against KPIS. Gold Card: We love making people's day through our food and drinks. That goes for our teams too. That's why everyone gets a Gold Card. When you're in the office, your food and drinks are on us. And when you're not, you can use your Gold Card to get up to 5 Barista-made drinks a day, and 50% off everything else (food, snacks, bottled drinks - the lot). A few more perks You'll get 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days the longer you're with us. Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret, rises to 5% after 5 years Life assurance at 3x annual salary Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service Flexible Benefits Platform packed with lifestyle discounts Season ticket loans Healthcare cash plan Financial wellbeing provisions Free mortgage services Sabbatical after 3 years Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation