Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

The FP&A Analyst plays a critical role in driving financial clarity, strategic decision making, and operational excellence across our growing organization. In a business as dynamic as ours—spanning hundreds of locations, diverse dining concepts, and a high volume environment—accurate financial insights are essential. You will help shape the future of our performance by transforming data into actionable intelligence, strengthening forecast accuracy, and supporting leaders as they make investments that impact millions of travelers each year. Your work will directly influence how we grow, optimize, and deliver exceptional value across the company.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Analyze financial performance, identify key trends, and deliver insights to drive operational and strategic decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders in Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Technology to provide financial guidance and evaluate business initiatives.
• Build and enhance financial models to support scenario planning, cost analysis, and profitability assessments.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages including variance analysis, KPI dashboards, and performance commentary for senior leadership.
• Assist in evaluating new locations, menu concepts, and capital investment opportunities through ROI, payback, and sensitivity analyses.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and data accuracy to increase efficiency and transparency.
• Support ad hoc analyses, projects, and presentations for executive leadership and other key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or similar analytical roles.
• Strong financial modeling skills with the ability to analyze complex data and distill clear insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning systems; experience with BI tools is a plus.
• Technical expertise with mandatory experience using AI and BI tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, curious, and committed to continuous improvement.