Opening on the Finance and Accounting team!
Job Title:
Senior Financial Analyst
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Location:
Merchandise Mart, downtown Chicago
Job Description:
We’re looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to:
· Work with senior management to develop business cases for new menu items
· Analyze results of products during the test and post-launch phase
· Analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
· Prepare reports on menu mix, pricing sensitivities, customer satisfaction, and other ad-hoc requests as needed
· Assist budgeting/forecasting team with translating menu/marketing opportunities into financial statements
· Prepare routine financial reports
Main Focus:
· You will work closely with senior management across key areas of the organization to support the development of strategic initiatives, particularly those related to marketing and menu development. You will create and deliver reporting on the financial impact of these initiatives and assist in making recommendations on system-wide roll-out, and will monitor the impact of new products on the business post-launch. You will work closely with the SVP Marketing and Regional Marketing Managers to measure the success of marketing initiatives in each of our key markets, and to identify opportunities to improve business performance. Additionally, you will prepare certain routine reports for distribution to business leaders and will assist in other projects as necessary.
· You will report to the Senior Manager of Operations Analysis in the Finance Department. You will participate and sometimes present topical information at Finance Team Meetings and will assist in preparing materials for Board meetings, internal business review meetings and investor meetings. Your work should be executive level quality and presentation ready.
· As necessary, you will provide support of IT initiatives to upgrade automated reports, implement new software packages and processes, and validate data in legacy systems as needed. In doing so, you will ensure needs of Finance and Accounting are met through involvement in the initial design reviews of software specifications, and will be responsible for thorough software and data integrity validation. You will assist in the design and implementation of improved analytical and planning tools.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS
· Must represent The Potbelly Advantage and Our Values
· Minimum of 5 years of finance/accounting or related experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA or equivalent preferred, but not required.
· Solid computer aptitude with ability to efficiently analyze large amounts of data using Excel as well as experience with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting tools such as ProClarity, Great Plains, FRx, Hyperion, or other similar financial systems.
· High energy level and natural curiosity, with a strong desire to learn
· Excellent problem solving, project management and analytical skills
· Ability to learn new software and manage high amounts of data through excellent computer skills
· Experience base working with other functional areas in a team environment and ability to provide financial and business counsel to other areas of the organization
· Ability to work well and remain flexible in a dynamic, growing, and fast-paced environment
· Experience with restaurant industry or retail with multi-location business is strongly preferred
· Ability and desire to think strategically about the business and incorporate specific assignments or analysis into the broader objectives for the company
Accounting and Finance
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