Financial Analyst

Company Profile:
At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis – G&A

CAVA is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Financial Analyst to join our Finance Team, a role critical to our dynamic and evolving business landscape. In this position, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, working collaboratively with the Accounting, Finance, and Business Partners across the organization to drive strategic decisions. You'll play a pivotal role in our budgeting processes, financial forecasting, and investment planning, ensuring we make data-driven decisions for our thriving enterprise. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities, thriving in a fast-paced environment that offers exposure to a diverse array of financial disciplines.

What You’ll Do:

• Act as a key finance business partner, working closely with key stakeholders on budgeting, actuals, variance explanations, and ROI decisions
• Assist in the monthly G&A performance reporting for key departments
• Establish new processes and solutions to scale G&A planning and reporting
• Identify opportunities for investment planning and prioritization improvements in G&A
• Conduct ad hoc research and analysis as needed for Finance and Leadership
• Assist with month-end close processes, ensuring all G&A related expenses are captured in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Provide strategic and annual financial planning, modeling, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of operating expenses to the G&A organization
• Assist with the Project Approval Request (PAR) process and manage large spend requests
• Support data-driven ad-hoc analyses across the organization
• Assist in financial decision-making on key initiatives helping drive the future of the business

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience
• Experience in G&A management, including familiarity with general accounting concepts such as prepaid expenses, accruals, and deferrals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable manner
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze large datasets and produce actionable insights
• Advanced skills in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization
• Familiarity with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, Netsuite, Vena, Oracle) a plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details.
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution.
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food.
• Casual work environment.
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand.

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