Finance Manager, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

The Finance Manager, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence is responsible for providing operational and financial analysis and support to the senior management team and ops field team. This includes planning/forecasting, results reporting/variance analysis, strategic planning, operations and marketing planning/performance monitoring and ad hoc analysis as requested by the senior management team. The candidate should have a strong technical background that will help shape the future of our data capabilities efforts across multiple areas such as data-preprocessing, data warehousing, data quality, advanced analytics, PowerBI reporting, and consumer and loyalty data.

Primary Accountabilities

• Collaborate with business (ops, marketing, HR) teams to understand their business processes and functional requirements, to create a plan, and to design and deliver decision support through data analytics and reporting
• Develops new and improved current data models and BI reports (i.e. Power BI, Automated Emails, SQL Data Warehouse)
• Lead the development of integration, extraction, and transformation processes between operational systems and the data warehouse
• Development of financial models and multi-year financial planning documentation
• Reporting and analysis of periodic financial data

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects using advanced data modeling and analysis techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities
• Oversee and define standards for the design and development of dashboards, reports, and visualizations to provide meaningful insights to business stakeholders
• Evaluate reporting needs from various departments such as marketing, human resources, purchasing, operations, etc.
• Manage various areas of the budget and forecasting process
• Assist with competitive and economic analysis and drive understanding of external impacts on business and benchmarks statistics
• Identify areas that can be improved and constructively propose new solutions that increase value and improve business performance
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and other job-related duties as assigned

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to interpret, communicate and present complex financial and operations data
• PowerBI, SQL, SSRS, Azure, database warehouses
• High level of knowledge in Microsoft Office products and applicable accounting/financial programs
• Strong technical thinking & analytical skills
• Ability to understand high-level business/operational requirements and write technical solutions.
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, manage changing priorities, and escalate conflicting priorities
• Self-starter, curious and proactive
• Detail-oriented and ability to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with PowerBI, SQL required
• 5+ years analysis experience with building and working with data warehouses and analytic tools
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, computer science, or related discipline preferred
• High proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Experience leading database or systems upgrade implementation is a big plus
• Restaurant, retail, CPG experience a plus

Leadership Competencies (Hooters Great 8)

• Functional and Technical Expertise
• Drives for Results
• Communicates Effectively
• Change Management
• Makes Timely Decisions
• Coaches, Develops and Inspires Team Daily
• Consistently Demonstrates Accountability & Integrity
• Acts as a Brand Ambassador

To perform the responsibilities of the Finance Manager, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence position successfully, an individual must have the ability to perform the essential job duties outlined in the accountability and responsibility section of the job description satisfactorily and in accordance with Hooters of America’s policies and any applicable laws.  The requirements of this position 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. While working all employees will frequently be expected to stand, walk and sit. Employees will be required to handle, touch, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employees are required to lift/move up to 50 pounds. Travel may be required up to 15%. All employees will be required to embrace the Company’s core values: Show You Care, Elevate the Spirit, Respect Everyone, Values Feedback, and Exceeds Expectations.