What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst position at Jersey Mike's Subs?
FP&A Analyst
Onsite, Tinton Falls, NJ
Company Description
Jersey Mike’s is a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with over 3,100 locations nationwide, offering fresh sliced subs, grilled-to-order authentic Philly cheesesteaks, and freshly baked bread. Established in 1956, the company is committed to providing delicious food made with premium ingredients and giving back to the communities it serves. Jersey Mike’s has earned recognition as one of America’s top franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News, highlighting its rapid growth and dedication. With a history of philanthropy, the brand gives back through initiatives like its Annual Day of Giving and has raised millions for local charities. Jersey Mike’s is driven by its commitment to quality, community, and making a difference.
Position Summary
Jersey Mike’s is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making by providing financial insights, forecasts, and analysis. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong modeling skills, business acumen, and the ability to communicate financial data effectively to both finance and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
- Partner with business partners to analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Assist in the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, accounting reconciliations, and monthly variance analysis.
- Partner with Business Intelligence to prepare and present clear and concise financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), operational metrics, and cost drivers.
- Support ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling to evaluate business strategies and investment decisions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Marketing, Operations, BI, and other functions to gather and data to improve forecast accuracy.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, systems, and processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field. (MBA or CFA a plus.)
- 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or a similar analytical role.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, GAAP concepts, and key business metrics.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, lookups).
- Experience with
- Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools is a plus.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Salary : $102,200 - $143,100