Senior Financial Analyst (SCM & Consolidation)

Panda Restaurant Group; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 126,500; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (SCM & Consolidation) to partner with the Supply Chain Management organization, build complex financial models for COGS, and support the annual operating plan and forecasts.

The role focuses on variance analysis, two-year outlooks, and executive-level presentations for leadership. You will contribute to the AOP cycles, consolidate forecasts, and provide management reporting to drive strategic decisions across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field required.
• Minimum five years of finance and financial experience, preferably in the retail/hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepares presentations on periodic forecasts and quarterly financials for leadership.
• Maintains and enhances the Rolling Forecast model with a two-year outlook.
• Partners with Supply Chain Management to develop COGS financial plans and analyze variances.
• Contributes to the LTO committee by projecting actuals vs forecast and informing strategy.
• Plans, monitors, and delivers variance analysis for fixed costs to aid cost management.
• Conducts ad hoc reporting to support evolving business needs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Summary Of Job Description

As a key member of the Corporate FP&A team, the Senior Financial Analyst (SCM & Consolidation) serves as a Finance partner to the Supply Chain Management organization. This position conducts complex financial models to project Cost of Goods Sold financial plans (e.g., forecast and AOP), performs variance analysis vs. plan and forecast, and prepares the presentation on periodic forecasts and quarterly financials shared with the leadership team. The Senior Financial Analyst also supports the consolidation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasting cycles, and management reporting.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Manager, Finance, prepares the presentation on periodic forecasts and quarterly financials shared with the leadership team
• Oversees the maintenance and enhancement of the Rolling Forecast model, delivering a robust two-year financial outlook that supports strategic planning and informs leadership decision making.
• Partners with Supply Chain Management to develop and refine Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) financial plans, including monthly forecasts and the annual operating plan, by building, enhancing, and maintaining complex financial models and delivering insightful variance analysis against plan and forecast.
• Contributes to the Limited Time Offer (LTO) committee by tracking financial performance, developing forward-looking projections, and delivering insights on actuals vs forecast to inform decision-making and promotional strategy.
• Responsible for the planning, monitoring, and delivery of variance analysis for key Fixed Costs, including Rent, License Fees, and Taxes, to support cost management
• Conducts ad hoc reporting to support evolving business needs and data requests.

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 or related field required
• Minimum five years of finance and financial experience, preferably in the retail/hospitality industry
• 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: P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / Annual

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

Panda Strong Since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 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

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 accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].