<p>Summary of Job Description:</p> <p>The Manager, Finance (Corporate Sales & Marketing) leads the company's sales budgeting and forecasting process and management reporting functions and expands and enhances reporting and analysis for both company-owned and licensed locations globally. This position serves as a primary finance partner to Marketing departments and works closely with them on various strategic projects to deliver recommendations based on financial analyses. The Manager also partners with other functional areas across all Support Center departments, managing personnel and overhead budgets (such as Accounting, Marketing, Restaurant Development, Supply Chain Management, IS and HR). The Manager, Finance manages a team of Finance professionals, coaching and developing associates to elevate their performance.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Serves as a primary finance partner to Support Center departments. Leads and executes the company's Support Center annual operating plan (AOP) and forecast processes. </li><li>Develops in-depth analysis and financial projections to support overall company initiatives and Marketing and presents recommendations and results to all levels of leadership. Elevates company level daily transaction forecasting. </li><li>Develops financial models, diagnostic tools, and new analytical methods to identify trends, interpret results, and optimize profit both at the restaurant and corporate level. </li><li>Analyzes marketing initiatives and makes recommendations to senior leadership on growth and savings opportunities. </li><li>Reports to senior management on restaurant performance (Sales, Marketing Initiatives), Guest Surveys, and other performance indicators as needed. </li><li>Monitors sales, marketing, controllables (excluding Repairs & Maintenance) and Support Center overhead variances to plan and forecast throughout the year and presents findings to appropriate teams. </li><li>Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and report on various items, including Sales, ROI on projects, and Support Center G&A spend. Presents findings and makes recommendations on next steps. </li><li>Manages FP&A tool for AOP and forecasting to support Support Center overhead </li><li>Leads a team of Finance professionals, coaching and developing associates to elevate their performance. Provides growth in competencies and technical performance. </li><li>Supports ad hoc projects with Marketing and Support Center teams. </li></ul> <p>How we reward you:</p> <ul> <li>Hybrid Work schedule </li><li>401K with company match </li><li>Yearly bonus opportunity* </li><li>Full medical, dental, and vision insurance * </li><li>On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic </li><li>Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships </li><li>Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays* </li><li>Continuous education assistance and scholarships* </li><li>Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance* </li><li>Bereavement leave* </li><li>Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates </li></ul> <p>Your background and experience:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field; MBA preferred </li><li>5+ years of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) in restaurant, hospitality, or retail with increasing management responsibility </li><li>Experience with a planning tool such as Adaptive, Tableau, Power BI, Oracle EPM (Hyperion Essbase) required </li><li>Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings. </li><li>Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position. </li></ul> <p>Pay Range: M2 $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual</p> <ul> <li>Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. </li></ul> <p>#LI-Hybrid</p> <p>#LI-CC2</p> <p>Panda Strong since 1983:</p> <p>Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.</p> <p>You're wanted here:</p> <p>Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.</p>