Financial Analyst
Taco John's International in St. Louis Park, MN is looking to hire a full-time Financial Analyst to support financial analysis for operations and company-owned restaurants, including forecasting future revenues and expenditures. Are you ready to work for a company that has a culture based on respect? Would you like to be a part of the digital marketing department for an established company in the food service industry? Do you want to be a part of an uplifting and fun team? If so, please read on!
This Financial Analyst position earns a competitive salary of $70,000-$80,000 per year. We provide fantastic benefits, including flexible work schedules, a 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, annual bonus opportunities, free/discounted food, tuition reimbursement, paid time off (PTO), free uniforms, and life insurance. If this sounds like the right Financial Analyst opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT TACO JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL
Starting as a small taco stand in Cheyenne, WY back in 1968, our one-of-a-kind tacos and other bold flavors were an instant hit in the community. Ever since that first taco stand, we have been all about bringing the flavor, from handmade salsas to our classic Crispy Tacos! Today, we operate and franchise nearly 400 restaurants in 23 states – making it one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in America. Ever heard of the iconic Taco Tuesday? We started it!
We continue to grow across the country – but some things never change. Like our uncompromising standards of food quality and customer service. Our team is the key to this, as they are the ones who diligently prepare food and serve our customers in every restaurant location. We make sure to maintain an uplifting and positive work environment and provide opportunities for growth and advancement.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FINANCIAL ANALYST
In this Financial Analyst role, you will create insightful presentations to summarize analyses and facilitate decision making for leadership. You will gather business intelligence from a variety of sources including company data, industry and field reports, public information, or purchased sources. You will analyze operational performance on a weekly and period end basis. Provide ongoing trend reports for key operational metrics (Labor, Food Cost, etc.), and report on and evaluate the financial impact of company tests (Product tests, Labor, etc).
This role will provide visibility and frequent updates to key success factors (measurements), with Taco John’s National Franchising Standards and annual strategy results (Bigger-Bolder-Better). You will assess market strategies by analyzing related products, markets, or trends to determine success and efficacy of the strategy/program. The Analyst provides franchisees with an actionable, Balanced Scorecard that showcases key performance metrics from a variety of sources monthly. Additionally, this position proactively communicates regularly with Operations and Franchise Development leadership teams to keep the team informed on critical action and required activities relative to operations results and competitive insight. The Financial Analyst also collaborates with marketing and finance teams to identify markets for future product development and methods to improve sales of existing products by analyzing business trends.
The objective of this role is to support the annual strategic and financial planning process, ensuring the organization has a clear and achievable roadmap to established targets. This is achieved by assembling comprehensive data and information from a myriad of sources, creating a clear, impactful narrative for the operations team to use in identifying trends within the company, industry, and retail at large.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FINANCIAL ANALYST
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics required.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in business analytics, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel and Access). Tableau, SQL, and Power BI skills desirable.
- Driver’s license.
- Understanding of key operational metrics.
Do you have a keen eye for analyzing data? Can you interpret consumer qualitative and quantitative research into functional work efforts? Can you think outside of the box to find creative ways to benefit the company? Are you able to rationally solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables? Do you have excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you enjoy collaborating with others? If yes, you might just be perfect for this financial analyst position!
WORK SCHEDULE
This Financial Analyst position works Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (flexible).
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR FINANCE TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this Financial Analyst job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 55416
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