FP&A Analyst

The Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A) works onsite at our location and is fully integrated into operations, partnering with leadership to oversee and forecast all lines of the store’s P&L.

The FP&A Analyst serves as an important link between the store and corporate office, reporting directly to the Director of Store Operations and functionally to the Area Business Planning Analyst and Corporate Business Planning Controller.

• Supports the store’s senior managers and department heads with in-depth analysis related to costs, labor, margins and sales performance
• Provides hands-on support and recommendations to promote profitability and efficiency through sales analysis, inventory management, and optimization of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Labor and Opex
• Improves performance by evaluating processes and proposing resourceful and thorough approaches to improve bottom-line results in all areas of business – retail, restaurants, quick service
• Forecasts weekly and quarterly sales, labor and costs to optimize decision-making routines
• Partners with Accounting and Business Intelligence to generate accurate financial and business reports
• Dialogues constantly with team members and spends time on the floor to always be in touch with operational and business needs
• Educates and trains team members on processes and procedures, ensuring smooth adoption and compliance
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree, ideally in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or Mathematics
• 1+ year of experience in an accounting, finance or operations role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• PowerPoint skills preferred
• Data-driven mindset and demonstrated success in financial modeling
• Exceptional communication skills and effective presentation skills