Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist - Restaurants

Job Description

Role Overview

The FP&A Specialist will act as a strategic partner to the Head of Finance and collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, Marketing and other support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across all legal entities.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for senior leadership.
• Support strategic initiatives with financial modeling and business case development.

• Collaborate with operations and support functions to align financial goals with business objectives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to operational managers to drive performance.
• Act as a key liaison between finance and other departments to ensure alignment and transparency.

• Supervise the F&B Cost Controller and ensure effective monitoring of food and beverage costs.
• Review and analyze cost of goods sold (COGS), wastage, and inventory variances.
• Support procurement and operations in identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving margin performance.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits with relevant financial data and analysis.

• Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, or related field;
• 6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably within the Restaurants or retail sector.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Experience managing or working closely with cost control functions in a multi-entity environment.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., ERP, BI tools) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.