SUMMARY OF POSITIONThis is a great opportunity for a talented individual to work at an iconic brand undergoing an exciting
transformation. The Financial Planning & Analysis team plays a critical role in growing the business through strategic analysis, financial and strategic planning, and proactive and comprehensive recommendations to senior management. We're looking for a curious, detail-oriented Financial Planning & Analyst to join our growing FP&A team. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, you will support the financial planning, reporting, and analysis that drive decisions across our restaurants. This is a hands-on role with real visibility - you will work closely with operations, marketing, and senior finance leadership from day one.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES- Support monthly and weekly P&L reporting across all locations, including variance analysis vs. budget and prior year.
- Maintain and update financial models tracking food cost, labor, and store-level EBITDA performance.
- Assist in the annual budgeting process, gathering input from department heads.
- Build and refresh dashboards and reports that surface key restaurant KPIs - comp sales, traffic, check average, and menu mix.
- Conduct ad hoc analysis to support operations and marketing decisions (e.g., LTO performance, pricing impact, daypart trends).
- Partner with Accounting during month-end close to reconcile actuals and ensure accurate reporting.
- Prepare clear, concise financial summaries and slide decks for leadership review meetings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 2-4 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis.
- Solid Excel skills - pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, basic modeling.
- Comfort working with large data sets and translating numbers into insights.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Proficient verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate through all levels of the organization.
- Restaurant, retail, or multi-unit consumer industry exposure preferred.
- Experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Frequent exposure to computers.
- Noise level and temperature are moderate.
- Ability to sit, stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours a day.
- Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or kneel, lift up to 25 lbs.
- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
NOTE: This job description is not a contract of employment. The job duties and requirements may be changed at any time, with or without notice, at the discretion of the employer to ensure the continued success of the business.
The current salary pay range for this role is: $80,000 - $90,000.
Various benefits are available for this position, including 401K, health, dental, vision, and disability insurance through CPK's designated providers. CPK regularly reviews its benefits offerings and may change benefits and providers from time to time.
