Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

This position is responsible for planning, analyzing, and forecasting the company's financial results. Supports the development of the company's key messages regarding quarterly financials, annual results, key metrics, strategic direction, and prospects for performance.

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential
• Performance for Pay Program Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
• Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1
• Flex Weeks - Remote Work Arrangement
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave Subject to Eligibility Requirements
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible!
• Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
• Discounted Meals For You and a Guest
• Wireless Service Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and Recognition For All You Do
• Retirement Celebration Program

Responsibilities:

• Safeguards confidential information at all levels with discretion and judgment.
• Analyzes financial information to forecast business, industry or economic conditions. Maintains financial models and updates for results or changes in assumptions.
• Conducts cost/benefits analysis and return on investments (ROI) studies of major organizational problems or opportunities.
• Prepares plans of action for investments using financial analyses.
• Provides support to Management of Planning and Analysis by consolidating and maintaining peer and economic data and preparing initial communications (PowerPoint, requests for financial information).
• Supports the communication of market assumptions to Segment Leaders, Board, MLT and the general financial community. Participates in the preparation and release of the company's financial and operating results and reports including internal PowerPoint presentations and other reports/briefings as needed.
• Researches and recommends process improvements and efficiencies to enhance accuracy and timeliness.
• Responsible for prioritizing/ranking the Service Request Management (SRM) tickets for financial planning and analysis.
• Responsible for the oversight of projects related to the company's planning process to ensure effectiveness.
• Forecasts and analyzes financial costs associated with supply and demand or industry trends.
• Develops and maintains external cooperative relationships with corporate business partners that enable and support performance strategies and organizational effectiveness.
• Analyzes and monitors competitor and peer group companies' presentations, financial reporting and websites. Performs financial benchmarking for companies included in competitor and peer group to gain a solid competitive strategy.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:

• Experience in contributing to the management of projects is preferred
• 3+ years' experience preferably in restaurant industry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint (as applicable)
• Proficiency in JD Edwards (as applicable)
• Ability to communicate well with the general public and experience in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with management, vendors, and co-workers
• Ability to work in a team environment

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements:

• Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
• Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
• Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary
• Some travel, both locally and long distances, (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations may be necessary

300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903