Sr. Financial Analyst

Essential Functions

• Financial Management
  • Oversees all brand financial activities, including short and long-term forecasting, budgeting, profitability analysis, and other related activities (same store sales analysis, scenario analysis, menu modeling, capital expenditure initiatives, etc.).
  • Utilizes predictive models to provide actionable analysis for financial performance, trends, and long-term forecasts. Accurately assess information and reforecast implications quickly and thoughtfully.
  • Works closely with cross functional teams to gather and analyze relevant information in order to present insightful findings, analyses, and recommendations to management.
  • Prepares ad-hoc reports and responds to financial analysis requests.
  • Supports the annual budgeting process, the development/management of the long-range plans, and the departmental budgets and expenditures. Develop initiatives to deliver cost efficiencies, to identify and address variances, and ensure the best utilization of resources.

• Finance Support
  • Partners with the brand teams and other departments to provide financial insights and support to the execution of the brands' short-term and long-term initiatives.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve analysis and insight and to ensure monthly performance is accurately reflected in the company's financial systems.
  • Completes monthly analysis of profit & loss statements and non-financial accounts to ensure accuracy and provide performance recommendations to business partners.
  • Assists in the development and preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial results packages and presentations for senior leadership teams.
  • Assists with the loading and validation of forecast and budget data into the financial systems.

• Forecast and Budget
  • Participates in the annual budgeting process, which includes the preparation of detailed income and expense budgets at the unit level and other key metrics.
  • Performs quantitative analysis and financial modeling of internal and external data to provide insight on drivers of profitability.
  • Performs detailed research and variance analysis against forecasts, budget and actuals, on costs, revenue, capital expense, liabilities, and other operating metrics. Determine and report on progress against plans and key drivers of variability.
  • Assists with coordination, consolidation, and analysis of monthly forecast cycles and financial statement forecasting.

• Financial Reporting
  • Prepares and automates detailed financial reports, dashboards and presentations for management and the finance team.
  • Reconciles financial systems to ensure business data is accurately reflected in financial reporting.
  • Prepares ad hoc reports and responds to financial analysis requests.

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for financial modeling, forecasting, reporting, P&L management, data analytics, and profitability analysis for brands within the Focus portfolio. This position serves as a key finance contact for business leaders across the organization and is responsible for providing actionable insights and analysis for brands to optimize growth and profitability. This individual will also support the annual budgeting process, special projects, and ad-hoc analysis for all brands and departments, including real estate, digital, loyalty and off-premises.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, Finance or Accounting, Required
• Master's Degree, Preferred

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive finance or FP&A experience (required)
• Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis (required)
• Retail, franchisee, restaurant, food, or beverage experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with extensive skills in MS Excel.
• Ability to build, organize, and retrieve reports using financial software applications.
• Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting models, processes, and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to understand, anticipate and respond effectively to the needs of stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain positive business relationships across the organization and foster an environment of mutual respect, understanding, trust, and support.
• Ability to communicate complex, technical concepts to executive team, business leaders and technical resources in clear concise language and to demonstrate active listening while supporting others.
• Ability to manage complex projects simultaneously in a constantly changing environment under time constraints; able to effectively prioritize work while ensuring critical deadlines are met and work is accurate.