Financial Business Analyst

Gracious Hospitality Management•New York, NY

2d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Gracious Hospitality Management (GHM) is an outstanding hospitality company that conceptualizes Michelin-starred and James Beard nominated restaurants, focusing on both passion and profitability. GHM has been honored with receiving a Michelin star eight years in a row for its restaurants Piora, Cote Korean Steakhouse & COTE Miami. The Finance & Data Analyst is a seasoned finance professional with experience in restaurants and retail. This role will be responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. They will work closely with the leadership team on strategic decision-making, capital allocation, and board/investor relations. This position serves as the connective tissue between finance and operations, translating numbers into narratives that inform decisions at every level of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related analytical field
1–3 years of experience in an analytical or FP&A role
Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate numbers into a clear narrative
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to present findings concisely to both operators and executives
Highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hospitality environment
Collaborative, curious, and open to rolling up your sleeves

Nice To Haves

Background in corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting, or restaurant/hospitality finance
Basic data querying skills
Experience with BI tools (Tableau, etc.) or restaurant tech platforms (Restaurant365, SpotOn, Meez etc.)

Responsibilities

Own the daily, weekly and monthly reporting package – explain variances to budget, update rolling forecast, and surface actionable insights for leadership
Build and maintain financial models, projections, valuations, and ROI analyses to support strategic decision-making
Build and maintain dashboards tailored to different management levels
Make data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability across locations using data
Utilize AI & BI tools and techniques (e.g., Claude, Tableau) to stand up dashboards and support data analysis, automation, and insight generation
Partner with GMs, the culinary team, and senior leadership to build annual operating budgets, marketing budgets, and capex budgets
Update the 5-year business model, keeping assumptions current as the portfolio evolves
Create detailed financial pro formas for new restaurant investment opportunities and management opportunities, including returns analysis and capital structure analyses
Build CIMs and investor presentations for future opportunities, crafting compelling investment narratives
Assist in the preparation of materials for lender and investor reporting, ensuring compliance with any applicable financial covenants or reporting obligations
Support the preparation of board materials, investor updates, and other executive-level presentations
Support new systems implementations (POS, scheduling, inventory, BI tools)
Participate in cross-functional projects spanning operations, marketing, and finance, serving as the analytical resource for the broader team
Ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed
Uphold GHM's mission to delight our customers
Consistently perform actions that positively impact the customer experience, and identify opportunities to delight in all planning and processes
Display knowledge of the GHM brand, culture, and product
Demonstrate the Company’s core values of people, learning, culture, relationships, sustainability, and stewardship
Maintain professional and respectful behavior when in contact with guests, management, and teammates
Present a polished personal appearance, adhering to company grooming standards outlined in the Employee Handbook
Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in handbooks, manuals, and other company documents
Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities
Must be reachable by email and phone
Take care of all company property
Maintain safety standards
Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations