Sr Manager, Operational Finance

Dave & Buster's; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts on food and games

Vast PTO growth with tenure

11 company holidays including birthday

Medical, dental, vision and voluntary}

401k with company match after 6 months

On-site workout facility

Employee Power Card | Free Video Games

Job summary

Dave & Buster's Senior Manager of Operational Finance will own budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for field operations. You will partner with F&B, Ops, and Special Events to provide timely data for discussions and decisions, and drive process improvements for financial controls and efficiency.

You will lead FP&A processes, monitor variances, and present insights to senior management, aligning financial strategies with business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (CPA/CMA) preferred.
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in field operations or multi-unit restaurant/retail.
• Experience partnering with and measuring sales and marketing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (Hyperion) is a plus.
• Experience with dashboard systems (Power BI) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial planning processes for field operations.
• Analyze financial data, trends, and KPI to provide insights and opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with overall business initiatives.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for field operations.
• Monitor and report on budget variances, provide explanations to partners.
• Work closely with operational teams to develop accurate budget projections.
• Ensure field teams complete budgeting and forecasting responsibilities timely.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Develop and implement internal controls to mitigate financial risks.
• Lead and mentor other finance professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify opportunities for development.
• Prepare and present financial reports for field operations to senior management.
• Communicate financial results, forecasts, and trends to stakeholders.
• Generate ad-hoc reports for decision-making purposes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and automate processes.
• Drive initiatives to automate manual processes where applicable.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional partnering

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master’s degree or CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Welcome to the Fun! As the Senior Manager of Operational Finance, you will:

• Be a key partner to the business, owning key parts of the P&L from a budgeting, forecasting, & analysis standpoint.
• Partner with other departments such as F&B, Ops, & Special Events to provide timely data that facilitates great discussion and business decisions.
• Understand field performance, key drivers of results, and speak to variances.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial process and implement change.

You will need to be a strategic thinker with strong analytical and cross-functional partnering skills. Attention to detail and the ability to solve ad-hoc questions are key! The detailed responsibilities below will align with Dave & Buster’s or Main Event field operations!

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Develop and implement financial planning processes for field operations.
• Analyze financial data, trends, and KPI to provide insights and opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with overall business initiatives.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for field operations.
• Monitor and report on budget variances, work with business partners to provide explanations.
• Work closely with operational teams to develop accurate budget projections.

Financial Compliance:

• Ensure field teams are completing necessary budgeting and forecasting responsibilities timely
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Develop and implement internal controls to mitigate financial risks.

Team Management:

• Lead and mentor other finance professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify opportunities for professional development.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports for field operations to senior management.
• Communicate financial results, forecasts, and trends to relevant stakeholders.
• Generate ad-hoc reports as needed for decision-making purposes.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Implement best practices and streamline financial workflows.
• Drive initiatives to automate manual processes where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in a field operations or multi-unit restaurant / retail organization.
• Experience partnering with and measuring sales and marketing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (Hyperion) is a plus.
• Experience with dashboard systems (Power BI) is a plus.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Dave & Buster’s / Main Event is an imaginative and dynamic company dedicated to creating innovative entertainment experiences that bring joy, laughter, and excitement to people of all ages. Our mission is to foster a culture of fun and creativity, and we take pride in our commitment to delivering memorable and unique entertainment solutions.

• Exclusive discounts on food and games at D&B & Main Event.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
• 11 Company Holidays (Including your Birthday) & 2 Floating Holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits
• Part Time/Full Time benefits available
• Sub Benefits: Livongo, SurgeryPlus, and Telehealth benefits
• 401k with company match following 6 months of employment.
• Buster’s Legacy Fund (Support Team Members during difficult Times)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Offerings.
• Work out facility on-site.
• Employee Power Card | Free Video Games.

We work hard, play hard and have FUN!

Salary Range: 102000 - 136000

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

Dave & Buster’s is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or other jobs. Plus your co-workers are awesome!