What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Financial Planning & Analysis position at P.F. Chang's?
We are seeking a hands-on, highly analytical Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis — Marketing & Sales to lead sales forecasting, deliver executive-level insights, and partner closely with Marketing and cross-functional leaders. This role focuses on driving accurate, data-driven forecasts, evaluating marketing effectiveness, improving FP&A processes and tools, and providing actionable recommendations to optimize revenue and margin. Ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works independently as an individual contributor, and influences decision-making through strong financial analysis.
What You’ll Do
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What You’ll Do
- Own and enhance the sales forecasting process across daily, weekly, monthly, and annual horizons; incorporate business trends, promotions, macroeconomic indicators, and Marketing inputs.
- Act as a trusted financial partner to Marketing and cross-functional stakeholders to assess promotions, pricing, menu innovation, and traffic-driving initiatives.
- Measure and evaluate marketing effectiveness (ROAS, iROAS), support A/B testing analysis, and recommend optimizations to maximize return on marketing spend.
- Lead consolidation of inputs for monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans; validate assumptions and identify risks and opportunities.
- Produce clear, concise executive-level reporting and financial narratives that translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Conduct deep-dive analyses on sales drivers, margin trends, and ROI to support strategic and operational decisions.
- Drive process improvements, reporting automation, and tool enhancements to increase FP&A efficiency and data accuracy.
- Lead ad-hoc analyses and high-visibility cross-functional projects under tight timelines.
- Work across multiple systems and data sources; maintain and document analytical methodologies and processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
- 5 years of progressive FP&A, finance, or analytical experience; restaurant, retail, or consumer-facing industry experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to operate at manager level as an individual contributor and lead through influence.
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience with pricing/promotional analysis and supporting A/B testing environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with BI platforms and data warehousing (Tableau preferred).
- Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear business recommendations and present to senior leadership.
- Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Knowledge of business operations and root-cause performance analysis mindset.
- Primarily office-based; full-time with regular cross-functional interactions.
- Minimal travel as business needs dictate.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and 401(K) starting on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time: 20 days per calendar year for full-time Global Support Center team members, prorated for new hires.
- Paid Holidays: 12 company-selected holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
- Competitive Pay & Performance Incentives: Annual bonuses based on Company performance.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement for job related programs.
- Lucky Cat Meal Card: Preloaded meal card for use at any corporate-owned P.F. Chang’s location.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts.
- Supportive Community: Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members.
Because it’s more than a job. We are passionate people doing meaningful work, motivated by our purpose: To Celebrate Life. Family. Food.
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