Strategic FP&A Manager, Capital & Development

panerabread; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera is seeking a highly analytical finance professional to serve as the primary financial partner for the system-wide real estate portfolio, development strategy, and governance processes. The role spans Finance, Development, Real Estate, and Operations, owning FP&A for capital expenditures and restaurant development, including openings, relocations, remodels, and lease renewals.

The position requires strong modeling, forecasting, and communication skills to translate complex scenarios into

Qualifications

• 2-7+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical roles.
• Experience building financial models and evaluating investment decisions.
• Strong understanding of capital allocation principles and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital planning, forecasting, and long-range strategic plans for development investments.
• Perform ROI, NPV, IRR analyses and scenario modeling to guide capital allocation.
• Provide governance support and executive-facing analyses for development initiatives.
• Develop reports tracking capital deployment, performance, and returns.

Skills

Capital planning

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Investment analysis

Power BI

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Panera is seeking a highly analytical finance professional to serve as the primary financial partner for the system-wide real estate portfolio, development strategy, and governance processes. The role spans Finance, Development, Real Estate, and Operations, owning FP&A for capital expenditures and restaurant development, including openings, relocations, remodels, and lease renewals.

The position requires strong modeling, forecasting, and communication skills to translate complex scenarios into