Manager, Finance (Corporate, RD & HR) Job Listing at Panda Restaurant Group in Rosemead, CA (Job ID P1-1488143-1)

Description

Summary of Job Description:

The Manager, Finance (Corporate, RD & HR), is responsible for serving as the Finance partner to the Restaurant Development and Human Resources departments and works closely with these teams to manage their budgets. This position identifies opportunities to enhance the financial performance of Restaurant Development projects as well as leading/assisting Human Resources in analysis to understand the impact of pay and policy decisions. This position manages, coaches and develops Financial Analyst(s).

You'll get a chance to:

• Serve as the primary Finance partner to the Restaurant Development department, identifying opportunities to enhance the financial performance of Restaurant Development projects.
• Assist Restaurant Development in determining the financial impact of potential store development, closure, and remodeling.
• Develop in-depth analysis and financial tools for the Restaurant Development team to identify trends, interpret results, and optimize profit both at the restaurant and corporate level.
• Provide insights to support the decision making around RD projects.
• Provide objective advice and perspective to FAST leadership and other functional/Operations leaders. 
• Perform ROI, profitability, and variance analysis. Works on ad hoc projects.
• Responsible for the real estate proforma model used for site acquisition and lease renewals.
• Provide real estate support for RESAC presentations.
• Lead the annual capital planning process and provides periodic reporting and analysis for the company's capital spend including variance to budget and forecast.
• Serve as the primary Finance partner to the Human Resources department, leading or assisting with analysis to understand the impact of pay and policy decisions.
• Manage the financial planning processes by providing RD and HR financial performance updates (e.g. labor, bonus, restaurant related spend, capital and depreciation) variance to budget and forecast throughout the year.
• Lead a team of Financial Analyst(s), coaching and developing associate(s) to elevate their performance.
• Provide growth in competencies and technical performance.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background and experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or related field; MBA preferred
• Minimum five years of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) in restaurant, hospitality, or retail with increasing management responsibility; experience with a planning tool such as PowerBI, Tableau, Oracle EPM (Hyperion Essbase) required
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

ADA Statement:

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 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.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

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 accommodations.  If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.