Perform analysis of operational costs and profitability drivers. Maintain models to enable clear understanding of cost drivers throughout the divisions and enable reliable forecasting and budgeting processes to support asserted business decisions. Maintain financial models that enable a forward-looking understanding of cost and profitability drivers from a strategic planning perspective. Support effective processes to analyze Key Performance Indicators that identify areas of improvement and proactive identification of deviations from commitments and project executional issues. Collaborates with cross-functional teams in the development of new operational and system capabilities related to cost and profitability management and forecasting. Creates and maintains dashboards and presentations to enable effective communication of financial insights. Provides analytical reports of critical data used in making decisions, which impact the overall profitability and success of the business unit. This position will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Carrollton, TX Benefits you can count on: 3 Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance 3 Paid time off begins day one. 3 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days. 3 Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more! What you'll do as a Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst: 3 Perform the analysis of operational costs and profitability drivers to enable proactive decisions that enable McLane Restaurant's sustainable financial performance in line with strategic objectives. 3 Maintain Excel models to enable clear understanding of cost drivers throughout the divisions and enable reliable forecasting and budgeting processes to support asserted business decisions. 3 Maintain financial models that enable a forward-looking understanding of cost and profitability drivers from a strategic planning perspective. 3 Support effective processes to analyze Key Performance Indicators that identify areas of improvement and proactive identification of deviations from commitments and project executional issues. 3 Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the development of new operational and system capabilities related to cost and profitability management and forecasting. 3 Maintain master budgets (annual operating and capital budgets) and participate in the affirmation process. 3 Maintain forecasting tools to produce future views and assumptions for leadership. 3 Provide analysis on Key Performance Indicators and productivity standards and provide input on improvements. 3 Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications you'll bring as a Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst: 3 Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, finance and/or accounting. 3 Five or more years of experience in finance or FP&A. 3 Effective collaboration skills. 3 Ability to work cross-functionally and with peers effectively and efficiently. 3 Financial and cost analysis experience. 3 Strong experience and skills with data management and Microsoft Excel advance capabilities. 3 Ability to review and interpret data, transactions, processes, and business practices. 3 Effective use PowerPoint and other presentation tools to provide clarity and enable business decisions. 3 Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all leadership levels. 3 Ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment. 3 This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards. Fit the following? We want you here! 3 Teamwork oriented 3 Organized 3 Problem solver 3 Detailed