POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs P&L and capital financial planning including forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis. Engages cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., Operations, Development and Supply Chain) to provide financial analysis, support and recommendations for maximizing financial and operational efficiencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhances and executes annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly planning processes with business partners for forecasting of key P&L line items which may include but not be limited to cost of sales, capital investments, occupancy, sales, labor, etc.
• Prepares, reports, and analyzes key operations and performance metrics for the company and franchise portfolio, including, but not limited to sales, COGs, labor, other controllables.
• Monitors, analyzes and interprets key metrics and financial results; highlights trends and causal factors; develops and prepares key financial reporting schedules to management indicating variances of actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Serves as a financial consultant and business partner to department managers (including Development, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Marketing & Development) managing the modeling, testing, and tracking financial impacts of emerging and existing projects.
• Meaningfully contribute to the development of the annual and strategic plan, including the annual planning applications, develop initial target models and prepare the presentation for the Board of Directors approval.
• Engages in special projects and prepares presentations to management as assigned.
• Interacts professionally and ethically, constructively participating as a collaborative team member or leader in pursuit of common goals.

QUALIFICATIONS– EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required.

Education/Work Experience:

BA/BS in Finance, Business or related field required. Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset with meticulous attention to detail to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Must have a strong financial acumen with a proficiency in financial modeling and the ability to analyze and interpret millions of rows of data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills: experience with business intelligence software systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and plan work assignments and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on matters of significance to the company.
• Ability to work at the Support Center consistent with the hybrid work policy.
• High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, customized database applications, and internet research tools.