VP, Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning

Summary of Job Description :

The Vice President, Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning is responsible for the company’s financial and strategic planning covering both Corporate and Operations finance. This position works with leaders within FAST as well as in Operations and other departments to generate financial and operating insights as the basis for decision-making, financial improvement opportunities, and enhancement of the business. The Vice President, Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning leads a team of managers and professionals, coaching and developing associates to elevate their performance.

Job Responsibilities :

• Leads the company’s financial planning by taking a forward-looking perspective to the company’s financial situation on a global basis. Oversees all financial analysis related to improving the company’s financial performance. Develops future Finance strategies and processes in collaboration with CFO. Integrates Finance services and support across FAST and with other departments (Ops, RD, etc.) providing effective customer service. Promotes effective flow of communication related to financial planning across the company.
• Updates the five-year strategic plan on a semi-annual basis. Develops growth plans based on assumptions and metrics
• Leads the Financial Planning and Strategy team (Corporate and Operations Finance, Analytics and Strategy) by managing, coaching, and developing associates, including managers and professionals. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff and developing and elevating associate performance to support the company’s growth strategies
• Responsible for Corporate Finance, leading the company’s AOP and budgeting process, responsive to changing needs and to the company’s evolution and growth.
• Provides financial modeling and analysis to senior leaders to support their decision making related to achieving the company’s growth goals and targets.
• Oversees the Corporate Finance team’s preparation of current and two year financial forecasts and reporting in support of senior leadership’s decision making.
• Uses analytical tools to create dashboards and analyses to support decision making.
• Responsible for Operations Finance, working with Operations leadership to provide financial analysis that drives operating efficiencies and sales growth.
• Oversees the Operations Finance team’s preparation of financial reports on Operations results on a periodic basis.
• Works with Operations Finance to communicate business results on a Zone, Region, and Area basis and provide recommendations for operational efficiencies and business enhancement.
• Oversees analysis related to the economic impact of initiatives undertaken by Operations (e.g., opening new stores) and provides operational insights derived from the analysis.
• Works with Operations Finance team to train and coach Operators to enhance their financial skills, as well as in identifying and delivering financial improvements to the restaurants
• Leads or participates in the formulation and implementation of strategic business initiatives and contributes to the strategic planning process. Address discrete business problems and challenges thought processes when appropriate
• Conducts research on key competitors and compares the company’s market position to its competitors. Researches competitors’ customer satisfaction, sales, market penetration and growth. Monitors and interprets current industry trends
• Leads major company-wide, cross-functional projects with significant impact on the company’s future when appropriate.

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Pay Range : E1 : $242,500 - $384,000 / Annual

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Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

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