Senior Data Analyst

Panda Restaurant Group; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Wellness programs

Restaurant and lifestyle discounts

Education assistance and scholarships

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Rosemead, CA is seeking an analytics partner to collaborate with Corporate Finance, Strategy, and Operations Finance, building models that improve forecasting, planning, and decision-making.

You will develop and refine predictive models and reporting, create scalable dashboards in Power BI, and lead ad hoc analyses and strategic initiatives using Alteryx, ML, and AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, or related business field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of data analytics experience.
• 3 years working with large, complex data sets.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Use advanced analytics and predictive approaches to help finance teams plan, evaluate performance, and manage risk.
• Develop and refine models and reporting for long-range planning and evolving business needs across the P&L.
• Create scalable reporting and self-service analytics with Power BI, including data model design, data source development, dashboards, and optimization.
• Analyze large datasets to surface trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers across the P&L.
• Lead ad hoc analysis, executive reporting, and projects aligned to strategic initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytics

Statistics

Data science

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, or related business field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Machine learning

AI

Regression modelling

Process automation

Job description

Hybrid work in Rosemead, CA with a compensation range of $90,000 to $126,500 per year, plus a benefits package designed to support your health, stability, and growth. You will collaborate with Corporate Finance, Strategy, and Operations Finance as an analytics partner, building solutions that improve forecasting, planning, and decision-making. The role also includes access to an on-site fitness center, routine wellness support (biometric screen and flu shot clinic), restaurant and lifestyle discounts, and continuous education assistance and scholarships.

What you'll do

Use advanced analytics and predictive approaches to help finance teams plan, evaluate performance, and manage risk. You will develop and refine models and reporting that support long-range planning and evolving business needs across the P&L.

• Build advanced analytics solutions using Alteryx, machine learning, AI, regression modeling, and predictive forecasting to support decision-making.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain AOP, forecasting, scenario planning, and long-range financial models for business planning and performance management.
• Create scalable reporting and self-service analytics with Power BI, including data model design, data source development, dashboard creation, performance optimization, and visualization best practices.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to surface trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers across the P&L.
• Lead ad hoc analysis, executive reporting, and special projects aligned to strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
• Oversee and support special projects involving advanced analytics, predictive modeling, process automation, AI applications, business case development, and strategic initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Alteryx and advanced analytics by partnering with vendors, facilitating training and knowledge-sharing, evaluating new technologies, and aligning platform capabilities with business objectives.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, or a related business field required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in data analysis, analytics, statistics, data science, or related work, including 3 years working with large, complex data sets.
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Ability to obtain a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.

Tools you'll use

• Alteryx
• Machine learning, AI
• Regression modeling, predictive forecasting
• Power BI (data model design, data source development, dashboard creation)
• Process automation

Benefits

• 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