Financial Analyst Job

FINANCIAL ANALYST II needed for a CONTRACT opportunity with Yoh's client located in UNIVERSAL CITY, CA

THE BIG PICTURE - TOP SKILLS YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

- 6+ Years solid analytical and creative skill blended with practicality
- Expert knowledge of MS Excel and Access with ability to manipulate complex data and create advanced macros
- Bachelor's degree in business/accounting/finance and/or MBA
- 4+ years of progressive experience in operations finance
- Prior fast food/QSR experience
- Experience with SAP, Comshare and/or Microstrategy

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- The Senior Financial Analyst for Food & Beverage Finance group will be responsible for department COGS/inventory, non-labor, assist with financial reporting, analysisdriving operating performance and aligning decision making with the business' key performance indicators. Requires working closely with operators in a cross functional, matrixed, and fast paced environment
- Provide detailed analysis on COGS and non-labor variances and trends along with recommendations for improving processes and optimizing margins
- Financial Accounting, Reporting, Budget Preparation, and Analysis
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis including weekly/monthly financial reporting packages addressing budget variances, cash position, and status of current projects
- Conduct Month End Close accounting and variance analysis
- Prepare annual operating plan and quarterly estimates
- Drive Department Performance
- Establish and maintain detailed budgets
- Partner with operator management and Finance team to maximize operational efficiencies by strengthening and implementing financial tools, metrics, and processes to drive operating performance
- Provide financial coaching to all operating partners
- Maximize Operational Efficiencies - Ensure a "no surprises" environment
- Leverage relationships with operating partners to optimize efficiencies and influence behavior
- Special Projects - Lead/assist with special projects - both analytical and process improvements (ie: improved management reports, operational processes, etc.)
- Interact with Senior Management on a regular basis to deliver financial updates.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

- Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve unique and challenging issues/concerns
- Must be a resourceful problem solver, with the ability to prioritize and create approaches to meet required objectives
- Excellent analytical abilities are required
- Demonstrate leadership values and ability to develop and participate in diverse/cross-functional teams
- Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and influence a wide spectrum of customers
- Strong intellectual curiosity and clear logical thinking, with ability to succinctly interpret data to frame business issues and/or opportunities

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? OPPORTUNITY IS CALLING, APPLY NOW!

RECRUITER: LaVerne Edwards

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

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