Le Pain Quotidien US and Little Beet Brands came together in 2020 through a serendipitous and creative corporate restructuring during the COVID-19 pandemic with support and financing from Eldridge Industries to form Convive Brands. Now under new executive management the company is experiencing a rebirth, doubling down on the food concepts and operations excellence which propelled these brands to the forefront of the industry.
With a focus on building a company rooted in long term success in an ever changing and hyper-competitive industry, we are assembling a leadership team fit for the moment – equally as excited about the future as grounded in how to get there. There are challenges and opportunities at every level, side by side with truly incredible upside. Leaders at the company should be confident in navigating change and supporting change management, building and leading growing teams, and strategic execution in the hospitality space.
POSITION SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
Reporting to the SVP of Accounting and Finance, the Senior Director, FP&A will provide leadership to the business reporting function inclusive of corporate financial planning and analysis, long-term strategic planning and play a key role in identifying and communicating actionable business insights of our brands.
The Senior Director, FP&A will bring a strong foundation in strategy, business analysis, and finance and will oversee Convive’s budgeting and forecasting process, as well as the operational financial reporting function to key internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a well-organized, detail-oriented strategic thinker who demonstrates initiative in decision-making, interpersonal, and communication skills. This fast-paced role will collaborate closely with the finance team and business partners throughout the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
Use critical thinking and analysis to develop actionable financial and operational insights to drive strategic business decisions.
Working closely with the Vice President, IT and Systems, to develop next generation BI reporting tools and data visualizations.
Produce and distribute weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually metrics reporting for review with operational and finance partners.
Partner with cross-functional teams to lead the development of the annual budget, rolling monthly and quarterly forecasts, and the 5-year financial plan.
Identify key performance drivers and integrate these into business reporting to drive deeper understanding and accountability across the company. Continually develop new reporting formats and analytical tools. Extract insights from data and effectively use images, charts, and conceptual frameworks to synthesize that data.
Review and understand operating results: Actuals vs Budget and/or Forecast by identifying major drivers and timeline impacts. Create variance analysis reports and financial models.
Perform ad hoc financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decision making, workforce planning, product development and other ad hoc projects.
Create and deliver professional presentations to senior leadership.
Successfully manage, develop and direct at least one direct report.
Prepare competitor and market trend analyses that identify leaders, laggers and potential opportunities in which our Company may have a competitive advantage.
The ideal candidate possesses:
8+ years of progressive work experience in highly operational financial analyst roles
Experience working in a multi-unit environment (Restaurants, Retail)
A deep curiosity, tenacity and talent for transforming raw data into actionable insights for the business.
A strong analytical mindset with technical ability and excellent interpersonal skills to manage direct reports, collaborate with colleagues and effectively communicate with senior leadership.
An entrepreneurial spirit balanced with an appreciation for corporate systems and willingness to “roll up your shirtsleeves”.
The ability to serve as a thought-partner to the CFO and a natural flexibility to new ideas, systems, processes, and tools.
An uncompromising commitment to excellence, who brings a hands-on, “all-in” work ethic with a high level of energy and passion for the hospitality industry.
A capacity to solve issues by identifying and addressing root cause problems that need to be structurally fixed.
A quick-learning self-starter who is able to adapt quickly to Convive’s rapid pace of growth and change.
A strong expertise in working with BI tools in addition to Excel and PowerPoint
Personal characteristics that include business maturity, integrity, self-confidence, resilience, collaborative influence style, superior communication, both verbally and written and strong interpersonal skills
A start-up mentality, tenacity, and rigor with the organizational prowess of those within a large organization
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting is required
Company Benefits
Health, Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
401K matching (4% match)
Complimentary One Medical membership: Holistic Healthcare-Primary Care, onsite labs, emotional / mental health support
Discounted Citi Bike membership
Monthly cell phone benefit
Monthly transit stipend
Pre-tax commuter benefits program
Discounts at all our brands
Snacks and drinks at our office including a commercial-grade espresso machine and daily bread & pastries from Le Pain Quotidien
Summer Fridays
Convive Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected class. Convive Brands celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Restaurants, Retail, and Hospitality
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