Senior Finance Analyst – Property StrategyContract Term: PermanentGrade: Work Level 4Location: Whitbread Court, Dunstable, LU5 5XE with hybrid working (minimum of 3 days a week in our Dunst...
Senior Finance Analyst – Property Strategy
Contract Term: Permanent
Grade: Work Level 4
Location: Whitbread Court, Dunstable, LU5 5XE with hybrid working (minimum of 3 days a week in our Dunstable campus)
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 reshaping sites to creating new opportunities, the team is focused on unlocking value and delivering exceptional results, including supporting the business to deliver £500m target in cash receipts from our estate optimisation programme.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll support the Property Strategy Finance Manager in shaping plans that combine redeveloping existing sites with acquiring new ones, helping to define the future of our estate. You’ll also play a key part in managing our Property Strategy database, ensuring accurate and timely insights drive smarter decisions.
This role will give you an opportunity to 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.
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 20% annual bonus
What you will be doing
- Review and optimise site options to find the best opportunities for growth.
- Create models to evaluate property investments and their potential returns.
- Work with business partners to ensure projects deliver great results.
- Support the Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP) by helping convert restaurants into hotel rooms.
- Track and report on site exit and disposals to keep projects on track.
- Provide clear, timely insights to help the business make smart decisions.
Why we’d love you to apply.
- Ability to be able to work out a means to derive meaningful analysis with minimal support
- Analytical mindset with the ability to quickly connect ideas and build financial models independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Newly qualified or a passed finalist in an accounting qualification (or equivalent experience).
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.
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: 140871-4492
Advertised: 17 Feb 2026
Application closed: 18 Mar 2026
