Job SummaryReporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the
Senior Financial Analyst will be the analytical link between FP&A and the Marketing and Culinary teams. This role will own the analysis and measurement of sales-driving initiatives, provide ongoing sales performance insights, and support the broader budgeting, forecasting, and earnings processes. Working alongside Data Science and cross-functional partners, the Senior Financial Analyst will connect strategic actions to sales outcomes and help leadership understand what is moving the business.
Job Responsibilities and DutiesMarketing & Culinary:- Serve as the analytical link between FP&A and the Marketing and Culinary teams, with a deep understanding of their initiative pipelines, strategic priorities, and go-to-market calendars.
- Own incrementality analysis for promotions, campaigns, menu innovation, and pricing actions, measuring actual sales lift against baseline expectations.
- Work in tandem with Data Science to develop and maintain the models that support initiative measurement and evaluation.
- Provide financial context to Marketing and Culinary leadership as they plan and evaluate strategic initiatives.
- Deliver post-mortem analyses on completed initiatives, with clear performance reads and recommendations for future planning.
Sales Reporting & Analysis:- Support daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reporting, with a focus on identifying trends and surfacing relevant insights to leadership.
- Analyze sales performance across traffic, check, mix, promotions, menu changes, and pricing.
- Develop a strong command of current sales trends and drivers and communicate variances clearly to leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Support ad-hoc analyses for strategic decisions, monthly reporting, quarterly earnings, and leadership requests.
Budgeting & Forecasting:- Support the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and rolling forecast processes for sales by incorporating the latest trends, initiative pipelines, and cross-functional inputs.
- Help ensure forecast assumptions reflect current plans from Marketing, Culinary, and Operations.
Earnings & Presentations: - Prepare sales performance analysis and supporting materials for quarterly earnings, including content for the executive preparation, Shareholder Letter, and Script.
- Build and present financial presentations that include relevant KPIs, sales insights, and actionable takeaways for executive review.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities- Strong Excel skills that translate to building models, dashboards, and repeatable reporting outputs.
- Working knowledge of SQL and/or a data tool (Python, Alteryx, Tableau).
- Comfortable working with AI tools and new technologies, with a genuine curiosity for how they can improve analysis and reporting workflows.
- Strong communicator and able to engage effectively with stakeholders across varying backgrounds.
- Ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and communicate a clear story.
- Highly detail-oriented, well organized, and able to handle reoccurring deadlines in conjunction with ad-hoc requests.
Education RequirementsBachelor's Degree
Education or Certificate DetailsFinance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or another relevant field
Work Experience2-4 years
Related Experience- Prior experience in finance, banking, accounting, or another relevant field.
- Restaurant/QSR experience or demonstrated understanding of restaurant KPIs and P&L mechanics.
Benefits at Shake Shack:A work environment where you can come as you are, share your ideas, have fun, and work collaboratively:
- Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
- Shake Shack Meal Discounts
- Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
- Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
- 401k Plan with Company Match*
- Paid Time Off*
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
- Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
- Development and Growth Opportunities
*Eligibility criteria applies
Pay Range - $103,050.00 - $135,300.00
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