Financial Analyst

Portillo’s • Oak Brook, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst is a key partner to Portillo’s leaders, providing analysis to support how the business plans, measures, and improves performance. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, the role leads key components of budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis. It partners with leaders across Operations, Human Resources, Marketing, and IT to model scenarios, quantify initiatives, and measure results. Analysis is shared with senior leadership and the Board.

The position is based at Portillo’s Restaurant Support Center in Oakbrook, Illinois. On-site presence is required Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays subject to business need. The role supports Portillo’s purpose and values of Family, Greatness, Energy, and Fun.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in financial analysis.
• Inquisitive nature and ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Professional skepticism and a constant focus on process improvement.
• Excellent Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and SUMIF.
• Ability to distill data into findings and communicate them clearly.
• Understanding of financial accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, finance, and their application to business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze pertinent company, industry, and technical matters.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated approach and ownership of personal growth and development.
• Ability to handle ambiguity, take on open-ended tasks, and ask appropriate questions to move forward.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CFA, or MBA completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, monthly performance reports, and ad-hoc analyses to support the business’s financial goals.
• Monitor key performance indicators and financial metrics, identify trends and variances, and recommend areas for improvement.
• Analyze variances between actual results and plan and translate findings into actionable insights for management.
• Pull and analyze data from multiple sources to identify root causes and trends.
• Lead components of the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to gather data and align financial goals.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, tracking performance against budgeted targets and adjusting for changes in business conditions and operational needs.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial analysis for decision-making, including initiative and pilot reporting, early warning alert systems, and food cost variance reporting.
• Partner with senior leadership and department heads to evaluate operational performance and recommend corrective actions or enhancements.
• Create PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership and the Board.
• Participate in special projects requiring ad-hoc analysis and report creation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus program based on company and individual performance, among other factors.
• Monthly technology reimbursement.
• Quarterly Portillo’s gift cards.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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