Group Reporting Manager

Group Reporting Manager We’re Pret: proud makers of freshly made food, organic coffee, and big ideas. Across 750+ shops and 20+ countries, our teams are shaping the future of Pret through innovation, inclusion, great customer service and a shared passion for doing the right thing. We’re growing fast on our mission to be the employer of choice in hospitality, everywhere we operate – so this an exciting time to hop on board. We Believe in Growing Good Things Growth is at the heart of everything we do. From the freshly hand-made food we create every day, to supporting our teams, we help our people grow in confidence, skills and to pursue their unique paths. Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find what they need to shine. And the proof is in the pudding – over 80% of our Managers started on the shop floor! So did 20% of our Support Centre teams, including our CEO, Pano. What we’re looking for We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded finance professional to join our Group Finance team as a Group Reporting Manager. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting across the business, helping to inform decision making at the highest levels of the organisation. Working closely with senior stakeholders including the CFO, CEO and Pret's owners, JAB, you'll lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly Group reporting, ensure the integrity of financial information and support compliance across our international markets. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how the business measures performance while developing expertise across Group accounting, consolidation, governance and investor reporting. Key responsibilities Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly Group reporting, including Board reporting packs. Prepare Group financial statements and reporting for external audiences. Produce monthly Group consolidations and supporting notes. Own the finance calendar and coordinate the month-end close process. Prepare Group profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow and bank covenant reporting, including financial commentary. Prepare and review Group accounting entries in line with IFRS and UK GAAP requirements. Manage the Group balance sheet review process and partner with market finance teams. Act as the reporting systems champion, developing expertise in NetSuite, Power BI and Solution7. Prepare quarterly investor reporting, delivering clear and insightful commentary on financial and strategic performance. Produce financial reporting and information for the Group's banking syndicate. Support the control environment through finance review processes and controls documentation. Partner with colleagues across multiple markets to ensure compliance with Group policies and controls. Experience and Skills required Professionally qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) for at 3-5 years In depth understanding of, and experience of finance transaction processes; accounting controls; general ledger related entries under IFRS UK GAAP Strong technical accounting skills with financial statement preparation experience, Good knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP is essential including current and upcoming accounting standards Excellent planning and organisational skills Strong Excel, PowerPoint and ideally accounting system knowledge Resilient – able to work under pressure and to deadlines Strong attention to detail Able to present complex information in a format that is easily understood by the audience Approachable, confident and personable Hands on with complex system and data when required. Make sound judgement in complex situations and can deal with ambiguity About you Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day. Bring your passion: share our passion for food and exceptional customer service. Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special. We offer Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 plus 20% bonus potential Gold Card: We love making people’s day through our food and drinks. That goes for our teams too. That’s why everyone gets a Gold Card. When you’re in the office, your food and drinks are on us. And when you’re not, you can use your Gold Card to get up to 5 Barista-made drinks a day, and 50% off everything else (food, snacks, bottled drinks – the lot). A few more perks You’ll get 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days the longer you’re with us. Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret, rises to 5% after 5 years Life assurance at 3x annual salary Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years’ service Flexible Benefits Platform packed with lifestyle discounts Season ticket loans Healthcare cash plan Financial wellbeing provisions Free mortgage services Sabbatical after 3 years Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation We also offer Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you’re good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications, leadership development and mentoring. Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong. Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you’ll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot! Community and purpose - We’re proud to make a difference through The Pret Foundation, from tackling homelessness to reducing food waste and creating positive change for people and communities. Our values Happy Teams Happy Customers Amazing Standards Every day Never Standing Still Doing The Right Thing The interview journey Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. First, you’ll have a relaxed 30-minute conversation with our recruitment team so we can get to know you and your experience. Next, you’ll be invited to a one-hour, in-person interview with the hiring manager at our Head Office in London Victoria. Depending on the role and function, there may be additional stages. These could include time spent in one of our shops, completing a task, or meeting a senior leader. Before you apply This role is based at Pret’s Support Centre in London Victoria, where we work in a hybrid way - typically three days a week in the office. We’d love to get to know you, not a robot, so please do not rely on AI to complete your application. Deadline to apply for this role: 11 th August 2026