Confidential Hiring for Sr. Financial Analyst Job at Irvine, CA Full Time

Job Title: Sr. Financial Analyst

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Department: Finance

Reports To: VP Finance

Overview

The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for contributing to the budgeting, forecasting and analysis processes. Developing strong relationships with other departments and understanding the restaurant business will be key to success. Strong analytical skills and the desire to contribute and add value to a fast-growing company is required.

Responsibilities:

• Key contributor in the development and management of the company’s budget and forecasts.
• Track and analyze monthly financial and operational results against budget, identify trends and variances, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Benchmark key metrics against peer companies.
• Design and produce financial and operational reports as part of reporting packages presented to management.
• Partner with key management to ensure understanding of financial metrics and adherence to their budget and forecast.
• Educate and work closely with restaurant managers to analyze their individual restaurant financials, identify trends and opportunities, and develop performance metrics.
• Actively participate in the design and implementation of new budgeting and reporting systems and tools.
• Assist with timely delivery of financial information internally and externally.
• Assist the accounting team with general ledger integrity and analyze financial results in support of month-end close processes.
• Assist with the preparation of Board materials.
• Complete ad-hoc reports and projects as needed.

Education/Experience:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a restaurant, retail or other multi-unit business.
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office, particularly with Excel.
• Skilled in using budgeting and accounting software, with experience with Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics a plus.
• Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data.
• Proven knowledge of GAAP, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
• Seeks constant improvement or more efficient ways in department work processes.
• Completes assigned work accurately and timely.
• Effective oral and written communication with executive management, office and restaurant staff members and outside contacts.
• Complies and maintains confidentiality of all company policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Maintains professionalism – reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
This position is qualified for Hybrid Work Model that provides partial telecommuting while reporting to office one day or more a week

Application Question(s):

• Has experience in managing and analyzing large amounts of data
• Has proven knowledge of GAAP, practices, standards, laws and regulations

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• financial planning and analysis: 2 years (Required)
• restaurant, retail or other multi-unit business: 2 years (Required)
• using budgeting and accounting software: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location