Sr. Director – Corporate FP&A
October 21, 2024Job Description
This critical leadership role will be leading FP&A for each company location, and acting as the liaison between the corporate office and the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze data and transform it into insights that inform high-level strategy and tactical decision-making in support of revenue and profitability targets.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability assessments, and scenario modeling. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the entire P&L (sales, COGS, labor, other operating expenses) and communicate actionable insights to senior management and our operators.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to monitor and drive the venues’ unit economics and player experience. Partner with our business intelligence teams to develop and disseminate performance metrics and dashboards.
- Lead the financial planning process, including annual budgets, short and long-term forecasts, and strategic plans for all locations.
- Work closely with our operations team to establish targets, monitor actual performance, conduct monthly variance analysis and recommend cost control measures and sales driving initiatives to drive compelling unit economics.
- Work closely with the cross functional teams supporting each location, providing strategic guidance and financial analysis support. Collaborate to evaluate the impact of our growth initiatives. Foster a collaborative culture and ensure financial alignment throughout the organization.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial planning processes and tools, forecasting and reporting methodologies, and analysis techniques. Automate reporting, implement best practices and leverage emerging technologies to improve processes.
- Provide proactive leadership, developing team members as well as visibly influencing cross-functional partners and key stakeholders as an effective advocate for change and growth
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 10+ years financial planning and analysis or related roles in a multi-unit company, with increasing levels of responsibility and track record of delivering transformation
- 7+ years' Experience managing, mentoring, and improving teams
- 7+ years' Experience utilizing financial planning software, such as Anaplan
- 7+ years' Experience working in a public company where there is a high regard for forecasting accuracy to inform guidance
- 5+ years Expert-level Excel and modeling skills
- 2+ years Prior hospitality or retail industry experience a plus
- 2+ years' Experience in M&A and valuation activities
- 5% travel required