Financial Analyst

DO • Jamaica, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Financial Analyst in New York! This role supports financial and operational decision-making through accurate reporting, variance analysis, and financial modeling. Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Analyst will prepare and analyze labor cost and profit and loss (P&L) reports, explain performance trends, and improve existing Excel-based financial models. This is a heavily Excel-based role. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, and candidates must pass a timed Excel assessment during the interview process. About DO & CO: We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field required.
• One to three years of prior experience in a Financial Analyst or comparable analyst role required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, including pivot tables, lookup functions such as XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, complex formulas, data reconciliation, and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and independently maintain, troubleshoot, and improve Excel-based financial models and reports.
• Must pass a timed Excel assessment during the interview process.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, particularly P&L reporting, as well as budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and labor cost analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, practical business insights.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with accounting and operations teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or the food industry preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze recurring financial and operational reports in Microsoft Excel, including variance reports, labor cost reports, and P&L reports.
• Compare actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, identifying key drivers of financial performance and explaining significant variances.
• Analyze labor costs, revenue, expenses, and margins to identify trends and opportunities to improve operational efficiency and manage costs.
• Maintain, improve, and troubleshoot existing Excel-based financial models and reporting templates to strengthen accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Consolidate, reconcile, and validate data from multiple sources to ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and ongoing financial planning through detailed Excel-based analysis.
• Track financial and operational KPIs and communicate findings through clear reports and summaries.
• Partner with accounting and operations teams to understand cost drivers, investigate discrepancies, and explain financial results.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to support management decisions.
• Complete ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as assigned by the Controller.

Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000 annually.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

What This Job Offers

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