Investment Appraisal Manager - Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants

Investment Appraisal Manager - Whitbread Hotels & RestaurantsOur Property Finance team based at our Support Centre in Dunstable, Bedfordshire are currently recruiting for an Investment Appraisal Manager to join their team.The Role: Investment Appraisal ManagerWe have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experienced finance professional to join our Property Finance team, who are based at our Support Centre in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. As an Investment Appraisal Manager, you will;- Be responsible for ensuring site appraisal packs include accurate financial analysis in addition to being complete, robust and thoroughly reviewed- You will play a critical role in the investment process for c.GBP230m capital per annum- Business Partnering the Property and Business Development teams- Responsible for the annual review and update of the financial appraisal model to ensure it is kept up to date and improved wherever possible- Development of financial models for new concepts and products, ensuring that any new innovations are accurate modelled and appraised consistently with the core investment model- Be an engaging and supportive line manager to an Investment AnalystThis role is a potential succession role to the Senior Investment Manager however as a member of a very high profile and widely networked team this role provides a strong platform for progression across the rest of the Business.We would love to hear from you if;You are a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)You have a minimum 2 Years PQEYou have a proven track record of strong financial modellingYou are able to present succinctly to senior stakeholdersYou are comfortable working under pressure and prioritising work streamsYour engaging leader and have a genuine desire to help your team learn, grow and progressA bit about us:WhitbreadOur core business has changed over the years, yet we remain true to Samuel Whitbread's founding spirit to put our people first, focus on the customer, and recognise that progress comes from innovative thinking. This is reflected in our Vision and Values. OUR VISIONWe will grow legendary brands by building a strong customer heartbeat and innovating to stay ahead.Our winning teams make everyday experiences special for customers, so they come back time and again, driving profitable growth.OUR VALUESOur values underpin everything we do at Whitbread, across all our brands: Genuine - we really care about customersConfident - we strive to be the best at what we doCommitted - we work hard for each otherGood Together is our initiative that helps us be a force for good in our communities.WHERE WE ARE GOINGWe plan to create another 12,000 UK jobs in the next five years, thanks to our ambitious growth plans for our two leading brands. We'll grow Premier Inn UK by 45% to around 75,000 rooms and double Costa system sales to around GBP2bn by 2018. As we expand our global presence, we'll also create thousands more jobs overseas too.