Director of Finance POST NUMBER: 465201
Title: Director of FP&A
Company: Publicly Traded Restaurant Group
Salary: $180K - $200K bonus
Location: Hybrid in San Diego
Our client, a publicly traded, multi-brand restaurant group, is seeking a Senior Director of FP&A to serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership and the Board.
This role leads enterprise-level financial planning, forecasting, and long-term strategic modeling while overseeing a high-performing FP&A team. The ideal leader brings a strong blend of financial rigor, operational insight, and strategic vision within a complex, consumer-driven environment.
What you’ll do:
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Partner with executive leadership on strategic, financial, and operational decision-making
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Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
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Build and oversee advanced financial models (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, scenario analysis)
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Analyze performance across corporate, franchise, and real estate portfolios
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Translate complex data into clear insights for senior leadership and Board presentations
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Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and reporting tools
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of FP&A managers and analysts
What we’re looking for:
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10 years of progressive FP&A experience, including senior leadership responsibility
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Background in a public company environment; restaurant, retail, or consumer industry preferred
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Deep experience with budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and complex modeling
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Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner cross-functionally
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Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise (Hyperion/Oracle a plus)
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MBA preferred
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