Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Description

This job is with Soho House, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. The Role.. The Commercial Finance Analyst will support the Group Commercial Finance Director in delivering high-quality commercial finance support across Soho House's capital planning, new site feasibility, property, leases, insurance, commercial agreements and business partnering activities. This role will provide analytical, modelling and commercial insight across a broad range of strategic and operational finance areas, supporting decision-making for senior stakeholders across Development, Legal, Operations, Soho Works, IHDB, Partnerships, Residences and other business areas. The role will also help strengthen governance, reporting and data-led decision-making across capex, feasibility and commercial finance workstreams. The successful candidate will be commercially focused, technically strong, highly analytical and comfortable working across multiple priorities in a fast-moving, multi-site international business. Key Responsibilities.. Capital Planning and Governance Support the Group Commercial Finance Director in the day-to-day management, review and reporting of Group capital planning. Review capex submissions and business cases to ensure they are complete, appropriately supported and aligned with Group policy and approval requirements. Prepare analysis on committed, approved and forecast capex spend, highlighting risks, variances and areas requiring management attention. Support the development and maintenance of capital planning reporting, governance trackers and approval materials. Work with Finance, Development and Operations teams to ensure capex decisions are supported by clear financial analysis and appropriate challenge. New Site Feasibility and Investment Appraisal Prepare and review financial models for new site opportunities, refurbishments and development projects. Support the review of key assumptions, including revenue, cost, payroll, rent, capex, working capital and return metrics. Prepare concise summaries of feasibility outputs, sensitivities and key risks for senior stakeholder review. Work with Development, Operations and Finance teams to ensure feasibility models are robust, consistent and clearly documented. Support the assessment of accounting implications linked to new site decisions, including leases, capitalisation and impairment considerations, working with technical accounting teams where required. Property, Leases and Commercial Agreements Support financial analysis relating to leases, property costs, rent reviews, lease amendments and other property-related commercial arrangements. Assist in the financial review of JV, HMA and key commercial agreements, ensuring key terms are understood, summarised and reflected in management reporting where relevant. Prepare analysis to support negotiation, renewal or restructuring of commercial agreements. Maintain clear summaries of key obligations, financial commitments and commercial risks across relevant agreements. Work closely with Legal, Property and Finance colleagues to provide timely financial input into commercial decision-making. Insurance and Claims Support Support the Group Commercial Finance Director with analysis and reporting relating to insurance programmes, claims and coverage matters. Assist with the preparation and financial support of Business Interruption and Contingent Business Interruption claims. Gather, reconcile and analyse financial information required to support claims preparation and recovery. Work with Operations, Finance and external advisors to ensure claims data is accurate, well evidenced and clearly presented. Help maintain reporting on open claims, recoveries, insurance costs and key risk areas. Business Partnering Provide analytical support to the Group Commercial Finance Director in business partnering Soho Works, Residences and other business lines. Prepare monthly performance analysis, commercial insight and decision-support materials for relevant business areas. Support the review of revenue, cost, margin and profitability trends, identifying opportunities to improve performance. Build strong working relationships with operational and functional teams, providing clear, practical and commercially focused finance support. Translate financial analysis into clear commentary and recommendations for non-finance stakeholders. AI-Enabled Analytics and Process Improvement Support the use of AI-enabled tools, ERP data and automation to improve the quality, speed and consistency of commercial finance analysis. Help develop repeatable reporting templates, dashboards and analytical outputs across capital planning, feasibility and commercial agreements. Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve data quality and strengthen decision-making through better use of systems and automation. Support process improvements across commercial finance workstreams, ensuring outputs are efficient, controlled and scalable. Maintain strong documentation and version control for key models, reports and governance materials. Key Skills and Experience Strong commercial finance, FPA, investment appraisal or corporate finance experience, ideally gained in a multi-site, hospitality, property, leisure, retail or consumer-facing business. Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, with experience preparing or reviewing business cases, feasibility models or investment appraisals. Good understanding of capex, leases, property costs and commercial agreements. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to turn analysis into clear, concise outputs for senior stakeholders. Experience working with ERP, BI or reporting tools, with an interest in AI-enabled analytics and automation. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to challenge assumptions and identify risks or inconsistencies. Good technical accounting awareness, particularly around leases, capex and capitalisation, with willingness to work closely with technical accounting specialists. Qualified accountant or studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent would be preferred. Experience in hospitality, property, leisure, retail, membership or multi-site businesses would be advantageous. Key Competencies Commercial judgement: Able to interpret financial information in a practical, commercially relevant way and support better business decisions. Analytical rigour: Strong ability to review models, challenge assumptions and produce accurate, well-supported analysis. Stakeholder management: Confident working with Finance, Development, Legal, Operations and other senior stakeholders. Communication: Able to summarise complex financial information clearly and concisely for both finance and non-finance audiences. Ownership: Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple workstreams with limited supervision. Governance and control: Strong focus on accuracy, documentation, process discipline and approval requirements. Change mindset: Comfortable working in a transforming finance function, with interest in improving processes through better data, systems and automation. Team contribution: Collaborative, flexible and willing to support a broad commercial finance agenda as the team evolves. Desired Profile The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working close to the business, reviewing investment decisions, supporting strategic projects and improving the quality of financial insight. They will be comfortable working with detailed models and data, but equally able to step back and explain the key commercial message clearly. They will need to be hands-on, pragmatic and confident operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. This role would suit someone looking to build broader commercial finance experience across capital planning, property, new site feasibility, insurance, commercial agreements and business partnering within a growing international group. Benefits... Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you're seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career. Annual Every House Membership 50% off Food Drink, 7 days a week Staff Room Rates Private Health and Dental Care Weekly Pay Life Assurance Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed Soho Home In Office Dog Policy on Fridays Season Ticket Loan Christmas Office Closure In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice. Free Counselling Sessions Cookhouse House Tonic: Our Cookhouse House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to. ]]>