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Panda Restaurant Group · 9 hours ago

VP, Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning

Rosemead, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$242K/yr - $384K/yr

15+ years exp

Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America, and they are seeking a Vice President of Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning. This role is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial and strategic planning, leading a team to generate insights for decision-making and driving financial improvement opportunities.

Restaurants

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Financial AnalysisStrategic PlanningCorporate FinanceFinancial ModelingBudgetingAnalytical ToolsMulti-entity FinanceMBAFinance ExperienceTeam LeadershipFood Handler's Card

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance and MBA required

15+ years of finance experience, preferably in a multi-state, multi-entity retail/hospitality environment with increasing management responsibility

Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings

Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position

Benefits

Hybrid Work schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic

Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships

Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays

Continuous education assistance and scholarships

Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance

Bereavement leave

Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Company

Panda Restaurant Group

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Panda Restaurant Group provides quick service Chinese food in high traffic locations, including malls, airports and sporting arenas.

Founded in 1973

Rosemead, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.pandarg.com

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