Senior Financial Analyst
Panda, we all share a common mission: "Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives." We invest in our people because great people run great operations that will exceed our guests' expectations. Talk to any of our associates and you will experience a culture dedicated to its mission and our five fundamental values- Proactive, Respect/Win-Win, Growth, Great Operations, and Giving.
Panda Restaurant Group includes the original Panda Inn fine dining restaurants, Panda Express, our Gourmet Chinese food concept served in a fast casual environment, and Hibachi San, our Japanese grill concept. The family owned and operated company is still run by founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng.
Panda offers competitive benefits and rewarding opportunities, from entry-level positions to management. We have restaurant positions available nationwide and support center positions in Rosemead, CA. Come join the nation's largest and fastest growing Asian restaurant company.
The Senior Financial Analyst, Restaurant Development (RD) is responsible for serving as the Finance partner to the Restaurant Development department. This position identifies opportunities to enhance the financial performance of RD projects. The Senior Financial Analyst (RD) also plans and forecasts restaurant development, closure, and store remodeling.
The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this job’s duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.
Descriptions
• Serves as the Finance partner to the RD department, identifying opportunities to enhance the financial performance of RD projects. Assists RD in determining the financial impact of potential store development, closure, and remodeling.
• Develops in-depth analysis and financial tools for the RD team.
• Responsible for the real estate proforma model used for site acquisition and lease renewals.
• Plans, monitors, and provides reporting and analysis for the company’s capital spending. Also accounts for repair, maintenance, and utilities spending.
• Identifies opportunities to improve return on capital for RD.
• Leads the monthly forecasting and annual planning for new stores and capital spending.
• Responsible for the financial support of new concepts
• Serves as the primary backup for other Analysts, learning their area(s) of specialty (e.g., Systems).
• Works on ad hoc Finance analysis and projects.
• Trains Finance associates
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Bachelor’s
degree in Finance or related field required; MBA preferred
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Minimum
five years of finance experience, preferably in a multi-entity, multi-state
retail/hospitality environment
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Successful
completion of annual store training
