Financial Analyst

The Cheesecake Factory•Agoura Hills, CA

58d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eligible for a hybrid work schedule split between home & office. As part of the fast-paced Strategy, Planning & Analysis Department, this high-profile Financial Analyst role will be exposed to every level of the organization and play an integral part in maximizing financial and operational efficiencies for a $3.6 billion public company with over 350 full-service restaurants and more than 47,900 staff members. Taking the initiative to partner with our finance and operational leaders, you will facilitate ongoing improvements to our reporting infrastructure and processes. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re: A Strong Communicator: You’re capable of articulating a message in a clear, concise, and conversational manner. A Master Multi-tasker: You’re skilled at juggling multiple priorities at one time. Adaptable: You’re at ease in a fast-paced environment and able to change direction rapidly when priorities, deadlines or personalities shift.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science or related
Knowledge of finance and accounting principles: ability to read and interpret financial statements
Exceptionally strong computer skills, particularly with spreadsheet modeling (Excel) and presentation software (PowerPoint)
Exceptional communication skills capable of translating complex business requirements to a non-technical audience in a clear and concise manner
Ability to balance multiple deliverables and deadlines
Exposure to enterprise planning and/or business intelligence software such as Cognos Enterprise Planning, Board, TM1, Hyperion Financial Management, and MicroStrategy

Responsibilities

Prepare and review key financial reporting schedules for management on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Assist the accounting department with the month end close process and corporate consolidated billing
Prepare complex financial trend and data analysis such as sales trends, financial and expense performance, return on investment and other business investment opportunities
Enable enhanced analysis through greater and more efficient access to numerous data sources
Maintain planning tools to support operator decision making
Assist in certain aspects of the annual planning process from supporting the rollout of the annual planning applications and working with the field to support plan submissions
Perform variance analysis and summarize key findings
Ad-hoc reporting, special projects and other department support as needed
Participate in the weekly key reporting processes
Communicate complex financial data and strategy with senior leaders