Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

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Better Buzz Coffee is growing! Join the team and help create a BUZZ that is felt, seen, heard & remembered. We inspire our guests to rise early, dream big & have fun!

We are currently hiring a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A)

We are always pushing forward, growing & improving to ensure we are the absolute best we can bee for our guests & teams!

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Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead and perform key aspects of the company’s financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, research and analysis, report preparation, and assisting with month-end close processes.  We seek someone with an MBA or progressive experience in private equity or investment banking.  This person will need a strong skill set in complex excel modeling skills and analytics.

The pay range is $100,000 - $150,000.

This position is 100% in office, in San Diego, CA.  There is no relocation available for anyone out of the area.

PERKS OF WORKING AT BETTER BUZZ:

Work with an amazing team of coffee enthusiasts

Work with a growing brand

Free food and drink daily while working

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more & 401K with a match

10 Days Paid Time Off

• Coordinate with CFO on long-term financial planning to predict current and future performance
• Serve as key business partner to senior management, providing financial insights and recommendations
• Lead financial forecasting, planning and budgeting processes, preparing annual budgets and monthly forecasts
• Manage and deliver timely and accurate weekly and monthly reporting and analysis on key performance metrics, identifying key insights and trends while providing recommendations for improvement
• Analyze financial statements and report on current financial status and health
• Partner with development and operations on new store analytics and measurements around capital expenditures, restaurant-level profits, and returns on investment
• Develop financial models and projections though benchmarking and process analysis
• Lead analysis of marketing and pricing initiatives, including recommendations and performance tracking
• Analyze and review proposals for any system related to financial accounting methods
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to prepare and deliver comprehensive evaluations, proposals, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Lead analysis of pricing initiatives, including assistance in creation of pricing and revenue optimization solutions and measurement of performance
• Annual G&A budget preparation, monthly analysis, and cause of change reporting
• Provide analytical support for the executive management team
• Identify areas for financial optimization and cost management
• Lead special projects as needed to support marketing/ops/real estate etc.
• Communicate financial information clearly and concisely to all audiences
• Manage and develop internal Analysts and provide coaching as needed
• Manage large data sets from disparate sources for data mining, analysis, and research
• Manage internal Analyst and external accounting team and provide coaching as needed
• Identify and remove obstacles for General Managers to run their locations according to all Better Buzz Coffee standards while maximizing efficiency and profitability
• Provide clear and consistent direction through performance feedback and adhere to accounting and financial systems
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information

• BS in Accounting or Finance required
• MBA or experience in private equity, investment banking, or strategy consulting firm required
• Advanced skills with Excel, Power Point and database programming
• 5+ years’ experience of strong and progressive financial planning & analysis 
• Food and Beverage or Hospitality Industry Accounting Experience a plus
• Knowledge of and skill in corporate finance, budgeting, and performance management
• Exceptional analytical and data modeling skills, and experience applying these skills to improve operational performance
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to interact with senior executives and management, as well as business staff at all levels
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
• Natural curiosity for problem solving
• Strong attention to detail

Better Buzz Coffee is a local USDA Organic Certified Coffee Roaster with many current locations throughout Southern California, Nevada and Arizona. We source and roast all our coffees and we are dedicated to our purpose of providing the Better Buzz experience by fueling each day with exceptional coffee and food in an inspiring environment.

We encourage you to be different, be bold & be authentically you! Better Buzz will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic. We value all our team members and strive to create an environment that is enjoyable & personally fulfilling.