Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Discover where good grows at Bob Evans Restaurants. We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Financial Planning Analyst to join our team at our Support Center in New Albany, Ohio. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their financial expertise, contribute to meaningful business decisions, and build a long term career with a company that values development and internal advancement.

Our team works on site Monday through Thursday, fostering strong communication and partnership across the organization, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
If you're looking for a place where your skills can grow, your ideas are valued, and your career path can expand, Bob Evans Restaurants is the place to be.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

The Financial Analyst is responsible for a wide variety of financial, analytical, and accounting related tasks for Bob Evans Restaurants. This position is also responsible for performing routine reporting as well as ad hoc financial analyses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the various functions of the business with a series of weekly/monthly reporting on sales, profitability, and cost controls. Constantly seeks opportunities to improve visibility for functional business departments, as well as improve reporting and analysis process efficiencies.
• Supports senior management with a wide variety of financial analyses and reporting, both ad hoc and routine. Performs analysis of specific projects (i.e. prepares detail of work plan and schedule, completes detailed analysis and research, identifies options, prepares reports for management, and recommends action or change).
• Participates in the review and analysis of completed operating budgets and forecast (i.e., prepares detailed analysis of specific budget accounts, recommends changes and assists in organization and presentation of budget issues).
• Prepares financial analysis on specific financial statement accounts, highlights performance issues and prepares reports for management. 
• Reconciling of various cash and bank accounts on a daily/monthly basis for Treasury.
• Assists in month-end and quarter-end closing analysis and reporting. Leverages relationships on the accounting team to clarify and improve analyses and conclusions.
• Assists the finance team with the oversight and ongoing evolution of the business intelligence environment (Power BI). Performs validation and monitoring of data alignment with source systems, working with BI developers to troubleshoot issues and identify solutions.
• Participates in cross-functional teams, supporting decision makers with proactive and comprehensive analyses to support strategic plan and fiscal year tactics.
• Other job duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills required
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Excel, with strong computer and financial modeling skills
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, and Microsoft Dynamics is preferred
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to plan, prioritize, innovate, and implement in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong knowledge of finance; working knowledge of restaurant accounting/GAAP
• Exhibits excellent business and financial judgment based on experience
• Collaboration and leadership skills; Ability to work independently and with a group

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or related field required
• 1-2 years of experience in finance, accounting, or analytical role
• Restaurant or retail industry experience preferred

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.<