Total 2 job vacancies by Whitbread

As a Business Lead you will support the development and delivery of a pipeline of change for Premier Inn's hotel management system (Opera Cloud).
You'll become the Hotel Management System, "subject matter expert", acting as the focal point for the introduction of new functionality through the management and prioritisation of a development backlog.
Please note this is a 15 Month Secondment.
Salary: £60,000 - £63,000.Location: Dunstable

Why you'll love it here
Healthcare: BUPA healthcareDiscounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brandsBonus: Up to 30% company performance related bonusCheck out all our benefits here: https://www.whitbreadcareers.com/about-us/benefits/

What you'll do
You will provide guidance and support to teams across Operations and Support Centre in identifying and applying the most effective solutions to problems encountered with the HMS.
You will facilitate and drive a culture of continuous improvement, focusing not only on documenting and maintaining current processes, but also constantly exploring and acting on opportunities to improve process quality and efficiency.
You will provide sufficient structured feedback loops to embed best practice and capture/evolve new ideas from key stakeholders to develop and refine new processes that enable more efficient and effective ways of working.

What we need
A broad understanding of the business processes supported by Central
Reservation Systems and Property Management Systems.
Good understanding of Opera Cloud
Experience of the Premier Inn business or general hospitality experience
Knowledge of key procedures and standards for the Premier Inn business or hospitality
Experience in working within teams delivering change/continuous improvement
Strong fact-gathering and research skills, with strong attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong people and communication skills, with ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Be part of the Commercial Team
Meeting our ambitious goals to expand and reach new locations across the globe requires serious planning. It means analysing every little detail, spotting and overcoming barriers and working towards our ambitious plans. Think decision science, pricing, revenue and sales, and you're there. With a lot of doing to be done, you can be part of making big change happen across the globe. Bring your drive and enthusiasm, and we'll welcome you in.

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You will add value in this end-to-end role by working alongside stakeholders and using your analytical skills to drive powerful insights to facilitate change and promote growth in the Premier Inn business.
Location: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Job Type: Permanent
Why you'll love it here:

Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
Healthcare:Bupa plus family
Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands

What you'll do:

Deliver hotel performance reporting and analysis to commercial teams with proposals.
Responsible for developing and producing occupancy and revenue forecasts.
Own and deliver competitor benchmarking for our hotel business.
Support the Commercial Strategy Manager in the research, analysis and proposals all strategic commercial projects.
Work in cross functional teams supporting key business projects and new concept development.
Support for Trading Statements and ad hoc questions from Senior Management team

What we need:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience.
Experience at working with large and complex Excel models.
Good commercial awareness/experience
Decision-making based on analytical insight.

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. #LI1-MS