Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead the company-wide financial planning process — annual budget, long-range plan, and monthly forecasts — across all revenue and cost centers.
• Own restaurant-level sales forecasting and labor modeling, leveraging macroeconomic trends, industry data, historical performance, seasonality, and promotional strategies.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights that drive operational performance and executive decision-making.
• Provide deep variance analysis, uncover root causes, and recommend actions that improve margins and efficiency.
• Oversee consolidated P&L reporting, segment-level financials, and KPI dashboards that support board presentations, earnings calls, and investor communications.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and HR to ensure financial alignment with strategic priorities.
• Monitor industry and consumer trends, benchmark performance against competitors, and identify risks and opportunities before they surface.
• Build and develop a high-performing FP&A team, creating scalable processes and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 8-12+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience, including team leadership.
• Proven success influencing executive stakeholders and scaling financial processes.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise with strong storytelling capabilities.
• Experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality environments is highly valued.
• Agility, precision, and the ability to manage complexity in a fast-moving environment.
• A proactive mindset with a bias toward action and results.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $185,000.00 - USD $215,000.00 /Yr. Plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Free and discounted meals
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Financial wellness and life planning resources
• Employee discount program and additional lifestyle perks
• A collaborative culture built on teamwork, service, and celebrating wins

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid schedule. You’ll join us at our Restaurant Support Center in Huntington Beach Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.