Senior FP&A Analyst — Restaurant Ops & OPEX

CAVA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, and Telemedicine

401k enrollment with company contribution

Free CAVA food

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to be a key finance partner focused on restaurant planning responsibilities, notably operating expenses and pre-opening costs. This team member will play a vital role in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of FP&A experience and strong analytical skills, while also demonstrating a passion for the restaurant industry, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of P&L drivers and operational cost management.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance analysis.
• Own variance analysis for assigned expense lines and identify key drivers.
• Partner with Operations and Finance to validate inputs and resolve data gaps.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

P&L Analysis

Strategic Planning

Advanced Excel skills

Education

3-5+ years of experience in FP&A or related analytical role

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Hyperion

Job description

CAVA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to be a key finance partner focused on restaurant planning responsibilities, notably operating expenses and pre-opening costs. This team member will play a vital role in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of FP&A experience and strong analytical skills, while also demonstrating a passion for the restaurant industry, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.