Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

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Better Buzz Coffee is growing! Join the team and help create a BUZZ that is felt, seen, heard & remembered. We inspire our guests to rise early, dream big & have fun!

We currently hiring for a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A)

We are always pushing forward, growing & improving to ensure we are the absolute best we can bee for our guests & teams!

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Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead and perform key aspects of the company’s financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, research and analysis, report preparation, and assisting with month-end close processes. We seek someone with an MBA and progressive experience in private equity or investment banking. This person will need a strong skill set in complex excel modeling skills and analytics.

The pay range is $125,000 - $150,000.

This position is 100% in office, in the Hillcrest area of San Diego, CA. There is no relocation available for anyone out of the area.

PERKS OF WORKING AT BETTER BUZZ:

Work with an amazing team of coffee enthusiasts

Work with a growing brand

Free food and drink daily while working

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more & 401K with a match

10 Days Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with CFO on long-term financial planning to predict current and future performance
• Serve as key business partner to senior management, providing financial insights and recommendations
• Lead financial forecasting, planning and budgeting processes, preparing annual budgets and monthly forecasts
• Manage and deliver timely and accurate weekly and monthly reporting and analysis on key performance metrics, identifying key insights and trends while providing recommendations for improvement
• Analyze financial statements and report on current financial status and health
• Partner with development and operations on new store analytics and measurements around capital expenditures, restaurant-level profits, and returns on investment
• Develop financial models and projections though benchmarking and process analysis
• Lead analysis of marketing and pricing initiatives, including recommendations and performance tracking
• Analyze and review proposals for any system related to financial accounting methods
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to prepare and deliver comprehensive evaluations, proposals, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Lead analysis of pricing initiatives, including assistance in creation of pricing and revenue optimization solutions and measurement of performance
• Annual G&A budget preparation, monthly analysis, and cause of change reporting
• Provide analytical support for the executive management team
• Identify areas for financial optimization and cost management
• Lead special projects as needed to support marketing/ops/real estate etc.
• Communicate financial information clearly and concisely to all audiences
• Manage and develop internal Analysts and provide coaching as needed
• Manage large data sets from disparate sources for data mining, analysis, and research
• Manage internal Analyst and external accounting team and provide coaching as needed
• Identify and remove obstacles for General Managers to run their locations according to all Better Buzz Coffee standards while maximizing efficiency and profitability
• Provide clear and consistent direction through performance feedback and adhere to accounting and financial systems
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance required
• MBA and experience in private equity, investment banking, or strategy consulting firm required
• 5 years’ experience of strong and progressive financial planning & analysis required
• Advanced skills with Excel, Power Point and database programming
• Food and Beverage or Hospitality Industry Accounting Experience a plus
• Knowledge of and skill in corporate finance, budgeting, and performance management
• Exceptional analytical and data modeling skills, and experience applying these skills to improve operational performance
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to interact with senior executives and management, as well as business staff at all levels
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
• Natural curiosity for problem solving
• Strong attention to detail
  
  

About Better Buzz

Founded in 2002 by two college students with a dream and a coffee cart, Better Buzz has grown into a thriving community with locations across California, Nevada, and Arizona. We roast our own organic, fair trade, and rainforest-certified coffee weekly!

We’re serious about quality, connection, and having a blast while doing it. At Better Buzz, you’re not just making coffee — you’re making people’s day.

Better Buzz encourages you to be bold and authentically you! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the unique differences of our diverse team. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and consider every qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Better Buzz is also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact us at hr@betterbuzzcoffee.com