We are seeking a seasoned Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to join our finance leadership team. This critical role will support strategic financial planning, strategic analysis, and operational execution, reporting and provide data-driven insights to influence key business decisions while connecting long-range company goals to day-to-day operational execution. Acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders and executives, the Manager of FP&A will lead financial processes that align with the company’s long-term objectives, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with a proven track record of leadership, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with cross-functional teams and has a deep understanding of the Restaurant Industry’s financial dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and drive integrated financial planning throughout Red Robin connecting long-range strategy to operational planning and execution
Lead cross functional and departmental partnerships FP&A and department leaders to manage financial performance across the P&L, from topline to bottom line, implementing planning frameworks
Collaborate with senior leaders to build driver based forecasts that encourage execution, performance, and efficiency
Lead the execution of quarterly and monthly forecasts maintaining the FP&A deliverables calendar and coordinating timelines and priorities.
Oversee the development and delivery of weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages to key internal and external stakeholders as well as quarterly board presentation materials
Serve as a key advisor in the development and execution of annual budgeting process focusing on underlying business drivers, key financial and operating metrics, and sensitivity analysis as well as assigned corporate admin planning activities
P&L Review: Lead monthly P&L review process that includes explaining variances to plan, providing insight on current and expected trends, and identifying areas of risk and opportunities
Financial Analysis: Structure, build, and maintain complex financial and decision-making models to develop meaningful insights and recommendations; conduct financial cost/benefit analysis to support growth and other strategic initiatives
Acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of business issues, strategies and risks and profitability opportunities
Reporting to the head of FP&A, CAO, CFO and executives with ad hoc research and analysis related to current and historical financial performance and future expectations of the Company, external benchmarking, and peer performance assessments as needed
Lead, grow, and develop team of high performing finance professionals
Required education:
Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Accounting, or related field)
Other key qualifications
Extensive experience in financial leadership roles, preferably with Restaurant concepts of like size and structure such as: Darden, Yum, Brinker, McDonalds, similar
Proven expertise in:
Corporate Finance / SG&A planning and analysis
Restaurant labor planning and analysis
Restaurant cost of goods sold planning and analysis
Sales and marketing analysis
Product mix analysis, menu pricing development
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving - digging into complex and ambiguous data sets and synthesizing the "so what’s at an executive level”
Outstanding conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly build in-depth knowledge of data hierarchies and financial systems; proficient and willing to troubleshoot and solve problems
In-depth operational and valuation financial modeling skills, as well as understanding financial statements and the linkages between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
Excels at problem solving - digging into complex and ambiguous data sets and synthesizing the "so what’s at an executive level”
Outstanding conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly build in-depth knowledge of data hierarchies and financial systems; proficient and willing to troubleshoot and solve problems
In-depth operational and valuation financial modeling skills, as well as understanding financial statements and the linkages between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
Organized and extremely detail-oriented
Holds self and others accountable for ensuring that results are achieved; seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision; takes action on items beyond formal job responsibility; sets high expectations for self and others
Operates well within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, deliver high-quality results within timelines and effectively lead and prioritize multiple projects
Interest and aptitude to simultaneously serve in this finance leadership role while delivering as an individual contributor, completing and producing day-to-day results
Preferred skills and experience:
MBA, CPA or related advanced degree
Knowledge of Anaplan, Fusion, PowerBI, SQL
Benefits
Eligible for an annual bonus
Flexible paid time off and holidays
Health, vision, dental, life insurance plans, and discounts
401(k) savings plan plus a company match with immediate vesting
Eligible to participate in the employee stock purchase plan after 1 year of continuous employment
Discounts on Red Robin food
Compensation Range: $115,600.00 - $158,950.00Red Robin is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer