We are itsu, the Asian-inspired quick-service retail and grocery brand with over 80 restaurants across the UK, Belgium, and France, and a growing wholesale business across Europe and beyond. Our renowned delicious food made fresh in every restaurant, every day, has made itsu a top choice for healthy eating.

In addition to our restaurants, itsu [grocery] offers a range of high-quality Asian-inspired foods available online and in supermarkets. We are excited to be one of the leading brands in this specific group and have ambitious plans for continued growth both domestically and globally.

With its best-in-class-food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

role responsibility

• To support the annual Retail and Group budget process, working with stakeholders across the business, along with the quarterly re-forecast process
• To work with the CFO and Head of Commercial Finance on long-term financial planning for itsu Group (retail and grocery) alongside as-hoc scenario planning, profit initiatives etc.
• To work with Head of Commercial Finance on putting in place effective support to franchises (UK and International) and act as a business partner to the Property team

- Building new shop and format proposals for itsu’s Property Committee (PC)

- Running of ROI / Payback analysis for Board review

- Analysis of potential closure / divestment decisions

- Use of external data sources (footfall, demographics, market data) to assess new city / town / region opportunities

• To work with Head of Commercial Finance on putting in place effective support to franchises (UK and International) and act as a business partner to the Franchise Team

- site selection

- site and model economics

- trading performance insight

- New partner negotiations and deck preparation

• Production of monthly Board schedules, including LFL sales and trading analysis, new shop trading performance etc.

the ideal candidate

• Analytical thinker
• Strong drive for understanding
• Well organised and structured
• Great communication and influencing skills
• Challenging questioner, desire to really raise the bare
• Energetic in style, with a strong initiative

Key experience

• you will have experience supporting and presenting commercial decision making with senior stakeholders
• Experience preparing management, exco or board packs
• Financial Modelling experience ideally including long term forecasts and planning
• Commercial Finance, analyst or Finance Business partner experience
• Multi-site retail experience or FMCG experience

You do not have to tick all of our ‘ideal experience’ criteria to apply for this role. At itsu we are driven through our culture and qualities, detailed below, if you feel you display these and have some of the experience requirements we are looking for, please apply.

You put people at the heart of everything you do by displaying the 4 itsu qualities:

• I take pride [in what I do]
• I genuinely care [for people]
• I want to grow [myself & others]
• I build trust [around me]

perks and benefits

In return for your time, commitment to your role and itsu, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working, which consists of 1 day a week working from home, flexible working hours, and up to 2 weeks a year working from abroad.
• Generous time off allowances, which include 25 days holiday plus bank holiday, enhanced family leave.
• A free itsu lunch whenever you are in the office and 50% off in all stores, for when you are not.
• We cover a variety of different benefits which cover off physical, mental, financial, environmental and social wellbeing. These include private medical care, access to PLUMM, Life Assurance and Wagestream.
• An array of business events and socials throughout the year, including team days out, summer party (for the whole family), itsu Christmas party and Santa visit for those with children, pride and quarterly business events.

No matter what you do at itsu, it's important to us that everyone has access to the same opportunities. We are a truly diverse bunch, from all walks of life and you'll always be encouraged to be your true self.