Director, Supply Chain Financial Planning & Analysis

Panera Bread

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About The Position

Panera, LLC is a leader in the specialty bakery-café space, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. We are seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our Planning team. This role is a strategic partner to our Supply Chain leadership, leveraging data-driven insights to forecast and optimize food cost and performance across our bakery-cafés.

Requirements

• MBA with 3+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or a related field; or Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a collaborative mindset.
• High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive, “can-do” attitude.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with planning, dashboard, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Supply Chain Leadership Team, delivering actionable insights and recommendations that influence key business decisions.
• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead the planning and forecasting processes for supply chain and inflation, playing a pivotal role in the annual budgeting cycle and long-range planning.
• Advanced Analytics & Modeling: Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate performance, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for efficiency and growth.
• Reporting & Visualization: Design and deliver impactful weekly and monthly reporting packages using advanced data visualization tools to communicate performance metrics and business drivers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment between financial goals and operational execution.
• Technology & Process Innovation: Champion the adoption of emerging tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and planning processes.
• Executive Communication: Present key findings and strategic insights to senior leadership in both scheduled and ad hoc forums, influencing high-level decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director