Finance & Operations Analyst

Career Strategies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Strategies in Dallas, TX is seeking a Finance & Operations Analyst who sits at the intersection of data and action. You will partner with the Managing Director, VPs, and Venue Leaders to influence real-time decisions and profitability across a diverse portfolio of venues.

If you enjoy partnering with operators to optimize labor, pricing, and productivity, this is your role. You’ll build dashboards, forecast performance, and drive data-driven improvements across our venues.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in FP&A, finance, consulting, or analytics.
• Hospitality or real estate experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Finance, IS, or related field.
• Advanced Excel and large datasets financial modeling.
• Strong P&L understanding and ability to influence operations.
• CCBA, CBAP or similar certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with venue leaders to drive profitability.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards for real-time decisions.
• Improve reporting automation and data accuracy.

Skills

FP&A

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Communication

Hospitality knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, Finance, IS, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Looking for a Finance & Operations Analyst to sit at the intersection of data and action. This isn't a traditional reporting role where you just crunch numbers in a corner. You will be fully embedded in the business, working directly alongside our Managing Director, VPs, and Venue Leaders to influence real-time decisions and drive profitability across a diverse portfolio of venues.

If you are a proactive financial thinker who loves partnering with operators to optimize labor, pricing, and productivity, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Operational Performance: Act as a true business partner to venue leaders, providing the real-time insights needed to manage labor controls, increase margins, and boost revenue.
• Analyze & Forecast: Own performance analysis (vs. budget and prior years) and support robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling across our venues.
• Build Actionable Data Tools: Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and interactive dashboards that turn large, complex datasets into clear, scalable tools for decision-making.
• Optimize Processes: Improve reporting automation and data accuracy, helping determine the best data sources and implementation strategies for special projects.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 2–5 years in FP&A, finance, consulting, or analytics. Hospitality or real estate experience is highly preferred!
• Education: A four-year degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical Chops: Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling experience with large datasets.
• Business Acumen & Soft Skills: A deep understanding of P&L drivers combined with the strong communication skills needed to influence operational teams.
• Bonus Points: CCBA, CBAP, or similar certifications are a plus, but not required.

We are an agency recruiting on behalf of our client. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local Equal Opportunity laws, including those with arrest or conviction records. Any offer of employment and all compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment will be established by the client.