Financial Analyst

Pappas Restaurants, Inc. has an opening for a Financial Analyst position in Houston, Texas. Duties Include:

Please note this is a remote position and duties can be performed from anywhere in the U.S.

1. Improve financial results by analyzing variances, identifying trends, recommending corrective actions, and supporting implementation.
2. Prepare weekly and periodic operational reports, financial analyses, and forecasts.
3. Coordinate and support the restaurant budget process and the annual operating plan.
4. Collaborate with key stakeholders to prepare budgets for G&A, CAPEX, and restaurant pre-opening expenses; track spending and ensure forecasts stay within budget.
5. Oversee, forecast, and administer bonus plans, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
6. Assist in analyzing sales, product mix, pricing, and margins, while participating in various ad hoc financial projects.
7. Provide financial analysis for marketing ROI, sales trends, and menu pricing.
8. Lead financial planning processes, including annual restaurant business plans and forecasting.
9. Prepare materials for Board of Directors meetings and executive presentations.

Requirements: Employer will accept a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration and 36 months of experience in financial analysis or in a related occupation. In the alternative, Employer will also accept a master’s degree in the stated fields and 12 months of experience in the stated areas. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable. Experience should include:

1. 12 months of experience with advanced use of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and logical formulas (IF statements).
2. 12 months of experience in Power BI, Tableau, and QuickBooks.

To apply: You must apply online through the “Apply Now” tab. Please include complete contact information (incl. e-mail, day/evening phone, and mailing address) on resume/application.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact teamresource@pappasrestaurants.com for assistance completing any forms or to participate in the application process.

Pappas Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.