Finance & Data Analyst

The Finance & Data Analyst is a seasoned finance professional with experience in restaurants and retail.  The Finance & Data Analyst  will be responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.  They will work closely with the leadership team on strategic decision making, capital allocation and board/investor relations.

This role serves as the connective tissue between finance and operations, translating numbers into narratives that inform decisions at every level of the organization.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Financial Reporting & Analysis (50%)

• Own the daily, weekly and monthly reporting package – explain variances to budget, update rolling forecast, and surface actionable insights for leadership
• Build and maintain financial models, projections, valuations, and ROI analyses to support strategic decision-making
• Build and maintain dashboards tailored to different management levels
• Make data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability across locations using data
• Utilize AI & BI tools and techniques (e.g., Claude, Tableau) to stand up dashboards and support data analysis, automation, and insight generation

Financial & Capital Planning (40%)

• Partner with GMs, the culinary team, and senior leadership to build annual operating budgets, marketing budgets, and capex budgets 
• Update the 5-year business model, keeping assumptions current as the portfolio evolves
• Create detailed financial pro formas for new restaurant investment opportunities and management opportunities, including returns analysis and capital structure analyses
• Build CIMs and investor presentations for future opportunities, crafting compelling investment narratives
• Assist in the preparation of materials for lender and investor reporting, ensuring compliance with any applicable financial covenants or reporting obligations

Other Duties & Ad Hoc Projects (10%)

• Support the preparation of board materials, investor updates, and other executive-level presentations
• Support new systems implementations (POS, scheduling, inventory, BI tools)
• Participate in cross-functional projects spanning operations, marketing, and finance, serving as the analytical resource for the broader team
• Ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed

 

Standards:

• Upholds GHM's mission to delight our customers. 
• Consistently performs actions that positively impact the customer experience, and identifies opportunities to delight in all planning and processes.
• Display knowledge of the GHM brand, culture, and product.
• Demonstrate the Company’s core values of people, learning, culture, relationships, sustainability, and stewardship.
• Maintain professional and respectful behavior when in contact with guests, management, and teammates.
• Present a polished personal appearance, adhering to company grooming standards outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in handbooks, manuals, and other company documents.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities.
• Must be reachable by email and phone. 
• Take care of all company property.
• Maintain safety standards.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.