What’s in it for you!

• Hybrid work schedule (2 days a week in the office or fewer depending on the position)
• Competitive pay and bonus
• Medical Dental Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Plan with match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation Sick Pay 12 Paid Holidays
• Dog friendly office
• Amazing office culture
• Free El Pollo Loco food (Dine Out Card) Restaurant Discount
• Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels and more.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Performs P&L and capital financial planning including forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis. Engages cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., Operations, Development and Supply Chain) to provide financial analysis, support and recommendations for maximizing financial and operational efficiencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhances and executes annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly planning processes with business partners for forecasting of key P&L line items which may include but not be limited to cost of sales, capital investments, occupancy, sales, labor, etc.
• Analyzes key operations and performance metrics for the company and franchise portfolio, including, but not limited to sales, COGs, labor, other controllables, developing meaningful reporting on the same.
• Analyzes and interprets key metrics and financial results; highlights trends and causal factors; and develops and prepares key financial reporting schedules to management indicating variances of actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Serves as Financial Consultant and as an important business partner to department managers (including Development, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Risk/QA, Marketing & Development) taking the lead role to model, test, and track financial impacts of emerging and existing projects and advising department managers on the same.
• Assists fully in the development of the annual and strategic plan including the annual planning applications, development of initial target models and preparing the presentation for the Board of Directors approval.
• Leads special projects and prepares presentations to management as assigned.
• Interacts professionally and ethically, constructively participating as a collaborative team member or leader in pursuit of common goals.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required.
Education/Work Experience:
BA/BS in Finance, Business or related field required. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
License/Certifications:
Valid driver’s license is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset with meticulous attention to detail and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and the ability to analyze and interpret millions of rows of data.
• Advanced Excel skills: experience with business intelligence software systems preferred.
• Must be decisive and able to make fact-based decisions.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work assignments and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
• High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, customized database applications, and internet research tools.
• Ability to exercise discretion in working with and maintaining highly confidential and sensitive information.

Company & Culture
For over 40 years El Pollo Loco has dominated the market in delivering the best citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken. We opened our first restaurant in 1980 in Los Angeles, and today we are over 450 restaurants strong and still growing! From our products to our people, we’re truly amazing!
The pay range identified is the hourly or salary rate El Pollo Loco expects to pay for the posted position. This range does not include any benefits or bonus opportunities that might be available for the position based on position and eligibility criteria. Individual pay will vary based on a variety of factors including years of experience, industry experience, education, geography, etc.
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