Financial Planning and Analysis

The Senior Financial Planning Analyst plays a critical role in driving the company's financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting processes. This position collaborates across departments—including Front of House, Operation, and back of house team—and partners closely with the Head of finance to maintain accuracy and consistency in financial data and reporting.

The Analyst will focus on detailed item-level margin analysis, SG&A expense monitoring, KPI tracking, budget-to-actual reporting, and scenario planning

Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. Our global collection includes four venues across North America's most iconic cities: Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and Boston. Our venues are icons in each of their hospitality landscapes, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and to elevating our guest experiences. Zuma in proud to be part of the Azumi collection.

Life at Zuma

At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:

Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do

Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness

Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do

Main Duties

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Partner with the Head of Finance to manage the annual budgeting process, including developing detailed departmental budgets across Operations, Front of House, and HR
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual (BvA) reports with variance analysis and collaborate with department leaders to identify key drivers and validate accruals
• Develop and maintain dynamic forecasting and sensitivity models to evaluate financial impacts of pricing, volume, and operational changes
• Build financial models and scenario analyses for new restaurant openings, menu changes, and capital projects
• Conduct item-level margin and category profitability analysis to support menu engineering, pricing, and product mix optimization
• Monitor and analyze SG&A expenses, identifying cost efficiencies and providing actionable recommendations to improve margins
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including sales trends, contribution margins, SG&A ratio, and working capital efficiency
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages including P&L statements, cash flow, and KPI dashboards, accompanied by variance commentary and insights
• Collaborate with the Senior Accountant to ensure timely and accurate monthly closes, proper accruals, and alignment between management and GAAP reporting
• Assist with reconciliations, financial tie-outs, and data integrity between ERP systems and FP&A models
• Support process improvements and the development of automated BI dashboards and reporting tools
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for senior leadership, board reviews, and external stakeholders
• Participate in ad hoc analyses, financial projects, and initiatives as assigned by the Head of Finance
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

What We Look For

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA a plus
• 3–5 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, preferably within the hospitality or restaurant industry
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including modeling, scenario planning, and data analysis
• Experience with ERP and BI tools such as NetSuite, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and support various stakeholders
• Strong understanding of P&L management, forecasting, and budgeting principles

Benefits

We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
• Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being
• Family Meals are shared daily
• Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
• Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.

Ready to create some magic? Join us and bring your talent to a team that's elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.

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