Financial Analyst

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in supporting financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across restaurant operations and corporate functions. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams—including Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain—to provide actionable insights, enhance profitability, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Partner with restaurant operations to review unit-level P&Ls, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actuals) and present insights to executive leadership.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews with senior stakeholders.
• Analyze labor, food, and operational costs, providing recommendations to improve margins and overall performance.
• Provide financial support for new restaurant openings (NROs), including pro forma modeling and ROI analysis.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives such as menu pricing strategies, promotional performance evaluations, and market expansion assessments.
• Prepare clear, impactful presentations and dashboards for senior management.
• Partner with Accounting during month-end close to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Leverage data visualization and business intelligence tools to improve reporting and analytics capabilities.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of financial analysis experience; prior experience in restaurant, hospitality, or retail sectors strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP).
• Solid understanding of restaurant-specific financial metrics (labor cost, COGS, AUV).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to present findings to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.