Job Description
Our Snooze story
At Snooze, we do breakfast but different. From Benedicts to Bloodys, to whatever you’re feeling at the moment, we’re always looking to turn your experience upside down and on its side. With every meal we serve, we’re dedicated to bettering both the communities we live in and the planet we live on. With over $1M given back to our communities, 96% clean and responsibly sourced ingredients on our menu, and 90% waste diverted from landfills, you can start your day knowing you’re responsible for making the world a bit brighter. We are not just committed to our communities and our planet, we are equally committed to our people, or Snoozers as we call them! From the first step you take in our restaurants, we are committed to creating a safe, warm, welcoming, and transformative employment experience that allows you to bring out your best each and every day! We are an eclectic group of people from all walks of life and ultimately, we know that the same goes for our people as it does for our pancakes: they are so much better with passion, purpose, and pride! Will you join us?
What does your role bring to the table?
The Director of Finance plays a significant role in the future of Snooze! The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis reports to the Executive Vice President of Accounting and Finance and will protect and grow the amazing Snooze culture by being a strategic thought partner for internal stakeholders, in addition to leading the budgeting and forecasting functions. Other responsibilities include building and maintaining both short-term and long-range financial models, analyzing trends, and developing proactive data insights, all while dialing in general finance activity. This position will also be responsible for leading, motivating, and inspiring a team of Financial analysts, maintaining great relationships with all our restaurant teams, building a strong financial future for Snooze, and taste-testing delicious breakfast foods!
The Position specifics!
Taking on the role of Director of Financial Planning & Analysis isn’t just about bacon and pancakes. The responsibilities of this position include:
Develops and enhances the existing reporting tools and analytics, with a specific focus on annual and long-term budgeting and forecasting models for a growing company
Lead the budgeting and strategic planning process for both restaurants and corporate departments
Assist in guiding senior leadership in decision-making and financial planning strategy
Proactively drives results by providing tools and timely financial information to executive leadership
Acts as a strategic partner through trusted relationships and influences the organization on special projects to optimize value creation for our stakeholders
Performing variance analysis and presenting to the senior leadership at period close meetings in conjunction with the account team
Developing and communicating a strategic vision for the department as the company grows
Continuously look for ways to automate and streamline the finance functions for efficiency
Hires, coaches, develops, leads, inspires, and motivates direct reports and manages the workflow of the Finance Team
Partnering with the EVP of Finance and Accounting to deliver on all Finance and Accounting yearly objectives and key results.
Spearheading other tasks and duties as assigned to meet Snooze’s business and operational needs
Is this role the right fit for you?
If this is the right role for you, you must possess the following skillsets:
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on heavy workload
Detail-oriented and a problem-solver
Sets priorities and meets deadlines consistently
Expert in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Power Platform (PowerBI, PowerPivot)
Effective collaborator that builds trusted cross-functional working relationships
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to operate with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism
Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire high-level leaders by mentoring, teaching, and utilizing development resources to encourage continued growth
Ability to have fun and laugh under/during stressful situations in a high-growth environment (yes, seriously)
Let’s talk prerequisites! (Education, credentials, and experience)
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a finance or accounting-related field or other relevant discipline preferred
7+ years of related experience in progressively responsible Financial Planning and Analysis roles
2+ years of leadership experience, including direct supervision of Financial analysts or other related positions
Robust knowledge of Financial forecasting and modeling
Relevant hospitality industry experience preferred
Let’s get physical! (additional requirements)
Must have the stamina to work 45 to 55 hours per week
Minimal travel required
Home base is in Denver, CO at the Snooze Mothership (flexible and remote work schedule optional)
The Nitty Gritty Details
Denver area base salary range: $130,000-$150,000 per year
The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the Snooze salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Snooze’s total compensation package for employees.
At Snooze, we encourage Snoozers and Guests to show up as their true, authentic selves – because everyone has a seat at our table. We celebrate individuality and encourage our Snoozers to be their best selves every day. As a result, Snooze is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, it is the policy of Snooze to recognize the essential rights of all applicants and Snoozers as individuals and to recruit, hire and promote the best-qualified person to do a particular job without regard to race, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or other protected classes. Our only consideration in selecting a person for a job is the person’s ability to perform the job in question.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a Snoozer to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship! This description is proprietary and confidential to Snooze HoldCo Inc.