What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst position at CKE Restaurants, Inc.?
Position Summary
Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for ownership of reporting needs as it pertains to the Carl’s Jr. company-owned restaurant portfolio. This role provides financial analysis and support to drive business performance.
Essential Functions
May perform any or all of the following duties:
Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for ownership of reporting needs as it pertains to the Carl’s Jr. company-owned restaurant portfolio. This role provides financial analysis and support to drive business performance.
Essential Functions
May perform any or all of the following duties:
- Supports Carl’s Jr. corporate restaurants to accurately report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a weekly, periodic, quarterly, and annual basis
- Prepares and analyzes restaurant P&Ls to ensure data accuracy and provide actionable recommendations
- Itemizes variances to forecast, budget, and prior year
- Acts as primary financial liaison for company operations team, presenting to senior leadership
- Manages sales forecasting for both Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr.
- Assists in the quarterly forecast and annual planning processes
- Establishes project timelines and follows-up with other departments to ensure deadlines are met
- Assists with ad hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives, including presentations for the Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Franchise Advisory Boards, brand conventions, and/or individual departments
- Develops, refines, and maintains analytical tools and complex financial models
- Consistently exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
- Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related field
- 4-5 years of experience in Financial Analysis or similar role
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills, with ability to influence senior leadership
- Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies
- Prior experience with databases and Business Intelligence tools preferred
- General knowledge of restaurant business model preferred
- Restaurant Support Center that operates in a fast-paced setting with a high volume of activity and a deadline-driven environment. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer/mouse
- Limited travel as needed