Financial Analyst (Maple Street Biscuit Company

Location

Brentwood, TN | United States

Job description

Please note: This position is not remote. We have a hybrid work environment (3 days in office in Brentwood, TN)

Responsible for the financial planning and analyses of restaurant sales, prime costs, general & administrative expenses (G&A), capital expenditures, and effectively communicate the results with appropriate personnel. Also serve as a financial resource for various departments (i.e., marketing, operations, culinary) to achieve company initiatives.

Strategic Skills/ Business Performance Management/ Specific Technical Skills:

Responsible for understanding the business strategy and objectives and applying to the financial planning and analyses of restaurant sales, prime costs, G&A, and capital expenditures; Coordination and communication of planning and analyses with other departments including the Marketing, Culinary and Operations departments for efficient processes; Responsible for researching, communicating, publishing and maintaining financial planning and analysis reports for senior management as required.

· Systems knowledge and applications and decision support and analysis: Responsible for

understanding and utilizing the current system applications to analyze, manipulate and model

data efficiently and effectively; Uses financial knowledge and understanding of the business to

provide structured processes and analyses; able to recommend value creating strategies and

decisions through the intelligent application of well-established tools and techniques.

· Leadership/Development skills / Other: Provide functional and project leadership and

development of personnel. Serve as additional resource for all areas of the department; complete

ad hoc analyses and reports as requested; provide financial/operational support as requested by

management.

Certifications

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA certifications preferred.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• 3-5 years experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Retail and or Restaurant experience is a plus
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and time-management skills.
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (with strong emphasis on Excel and database skills).
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Solid mathematical skills and very logical approach to problem solving required
• Knowledge of financial analyses, budgeting/planning and forecasting concepts and processes.
• Knowledge of restaurant and/or retail industry, operations and trends.
• Project management skills and/or cross-departmental teamwork experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in writing SQL scripts is beneficial

Environment and Working Conditions

· Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time during the work day.

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