Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Director
About The Position
As a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Director, you’ll be the enterprise’s strategic finance engine—turning data into decisions that Make a Difference for our Guests and Family Members by funding the initiatives that matter most. You’ll Serve with Heart as a trusted partner to executives and operators, delivering clear, actionable insights that illuminate the story behind our numbers. You’ll Win as One by aligning plans across Finance, Operations, and cross‑functional teams to drive accountability, performance, and shared results. And you’ll Move Forward Boldly by modernizing our planning processes, advancing scenario modeling, and elevating the cadence and quality of executive‑level reporting to shape Whataburger’s long‑term growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 12+ years of progressive FP&A/corporate finance experience; 5–7+ years leading and developing teams.
- Proven leadership of budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and performance analysis in complex organizations.
- Advanced financial modeling and scenario planning; strong business storytelling for executive audiences.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear insights that influence strategy and decisions.
- Track record of cross‑functional collaboration and enterprise mindset.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or other advanced degree.
- CPA or CFA.
- Experience in multi‑unit, restaurant, retail, or consumer businesses.
- Hands‑on leadership with enterprise planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Hyperion).
- Driving finance transformation and process improvement (governance, cadence, data quality).
- Board‑level reporting exposure and strategic investment evaluation experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles enterprise‑wide.
- Build long‑range plans and scenario models to assess risks, opportunities, and strategic tradeoffs.
- Deliver executive‑ready reporting and financial storytelling for Senior Leadership and board forums.
- Drive performance management—define KPIs, analyze profitability drivers, and surface insights that inform action.
- Strengthen FP&A governance, cadence, and analytical frameworks to improve accuracy, transparency, and decision support.
- Provide strategic financial analysis for major initiatives (e.g., capital investments, acquisitions, enterprise programs).
- Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and other teams to align financial and operational goals.
- Build, mentor, and elevate a high‑performing FP&A team and analytical capability.
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
- 5 weeks PTO
- Flex Weeks
- Paid Corporate Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
- Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
- Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
- Wireless Service Discounts
- Computer & Software Discounts
- Fitness / Gym Discounts
- Awards and recognition for all you do
- Retirement Celebration Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
