Sr Director, FP&A
About The Position
As a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Director, you will be the enterprise’s strategic finance engine, turning data into decisions that make a difference for Guests and Family Members by funding the initiatives that matter most. You will serve as a trusted partner to executives and operators, delivering clear, actionable insights that illuminate the story behind the numbers. This role involves aligning plans across Finance, Operations, and cross-functional teams to drive accountability, performance, and shared results. You will also be responsible for modernizing 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
- Base compensation range: $175,000 to $225,000
- 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
