Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Overview

Join a well-established restaurant group as a pivotal member of the finance team, focusing on financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis that inform strategic decisions. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and provides an opportunity to influence growth while collaborating closely with senior leadership. It is an ideal fit for a analytically minded finance professional who understands the dynamics of multi-unit, full-service hospitality operations in Atlanta, GA 30305.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Retirement plan
• Healthcare coverage
• Supportive work environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 5–8 years of FP&A or financial analysis experience
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&Ls, unit economics, and operational drivers
• Advanced Excel skills, including building and managing financial models
• Experience operating in a structured, performance-driven finance setting

Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience supporting multi-unit restaurants, hospitality, retail, or consumer businesses
• Familiarity with ERP/Accounting systems like Microsoft Dynamics or similar
• Exposure to restaurant reporting platforms (e.g., Sequel), POS systems (R365, Aloha), and BI tools (Adaptive Insights, Planful, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau)
• Ability to consolidate and analyze data from multiple sources
• Strong communication skills to present financial concepts to non-financial leaders

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast process, aligning projections with operational realities
• Build and maintain detailed financial models tied to sales, labor, food costs, and all controllable expenses
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly financial reports, explaining performance variances and key trends
• Monitor KPIs such as sales, labor, margins, prime costs, and unit profitability across the organization
• Serve as a financial thought partner to the CFO and executive team, offering insights and scenario analysis
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data across accounting, POS, and labor reporting platforms
• Drive process improvements in FP&A, reporting structure, and financial discipline throughout the company

Role Outlook

If you are motivated to provide leadership with actionable financial insights and help shape the growth trajectory of a thriving multi-unit hospitality organization, this opportunity offers the influence and responsibility you seek.