Financial Planning Analyst

California Pizza Kitchen•Costa Mesa, CA

2d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

This is a great opportunity for a talented individual to work at an iconic brand undergoing an exciting transformation. The Financial Planning & Analysis team plays a critical role in growing the business through strategic analysis, financial and strategic planning, and proactive and comprehensive recommendations to senior management. We’re looking for a curious, detail-oriented Financial Planning & Analyst to join our growing FP&A team. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, you will support the financial planning, reporting, and analysis that drive decisions across our restaurants. This is a hands-on role with real visibility — you will work closely with operations, marketing, and senior finance leadership from day one.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
2-4 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis.
Solid Excel skills — pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, basic modeling.
Comfort working with large data sets and translating numbers into insights.
Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Proficient verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate through all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Restaurant, retail, or multi-unit consumer industry exposure preferred.
Experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) preferred.

Responsibilities

Support monthly and weekly P&L reporting across all locations, including variance analysis vs. budget and prior year.
Maintain and update financial models tracking food cost, labor, and store-level EBITDA performance.
Assist in the annual budgeting process, gathering input from department heads.
Build and refresh dashboards and reports that surface key restaurant KPIs — comp sales, traffic, check average, and menu mix.
Conduct ad hoc analysis to support operations and marketing decisions (e.g., LTO performance, pricing impact, daypart trends).
Partner with Accounting during month-end close to reconcile actuals and ensure accurate reporting.
Prepare clear, concise financial summaries and slide decks for leadership review meetings.

Benefits

Tremendously passionate, one-of-a-kind company culture.
Opportunities for growth and development.
We love promoting from within!
Unique electronic learning platform appropriately titled “The Proof” to engage continuous development.
All the pizza you can eat!
An environment where you can express your unique talents and skills.
Employee driven assistance program called the Kindness Fund which lends a helping hand to our team members encountering life challenges.
Industry competitive compensation package including bonus potential.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and more.
401K
health, dental, vision, and disability insurance