Manager Financial Planning

WHY CRACKER BARREL
What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like…

• Care beyond the table – At Cracker Barrel, we are a team. From the moment you join Cracker Barrel, you should feel cared for, confident in your role and like you belong.
• Opportunities to fill your cup – Here at Cracker Barrel, we believe in providing opportunities for growth and development and setting you up for success within our walls and beyond. From day one, you'll have hands-on, role-specific training and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer learning.
• A warm welcome – For five decades, we have focused on creating a Pleasing People brand that inspires a "home away from home" feeling for each other and our guests. We work hard to inspire a sense of belonging that continually motivates our teams – from the newest to the most tenured employees.

Serving up the care – and career – you crave.
What You'll Do
Manages and develops staff responsible for the analysis of the company's operations. Implements strategic initiatives by creating systems and processes to evaluate strategic programs and initiative. Leads the forecasting, financial planning, analysis and reporting functions of the organization of assigned business units. Builds business plans and comprehensive monthly forecasts. Responsible for development and execution of effective ideas and solutions which optimize company resources and improve profitability. Collaborates with all levels of management to help improve business acumen within the organization, while raising awareness levels and probing for greater efficiencies and business opportunities. Provides superior quantitative and qualitative problem solving recommendations, while handling multiple high profile projects concurrently.

• Coordinates monthly forecasts, analyzing complexities and trends while identifying risks and opportunities.
• Collaborates with management to develop accurate projections of sales and profitability.
• Leads the Strategic and Annual planning process, providing direction, recommendations, and alternatives to meet targets.
• Develops store group sales and expense estimates, and coordinates a planning committee across departments.
• Distribute and report on the weekly restaurant scorecard, providing analysis and key insights to leadership.
• Innovates methodologies and systems for financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting, recommending improvements for enhanced decision-making throughout the organization.
• Manages and develops staff to implement strategic initiatives and financial analysis programs, creating systems to evaluate the financial success of decisions.
• Able to work in a fluid environment and field ad hoc requests from senior management, demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Need
Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in analytics software such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Project management skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant industry, operations and trends.
• Thorough knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Thorough knowledge of financial analyses including projecting, forecasting and budgeting planning.

Environment and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time during the work day.

What's In It For You

• Compensation and Bonuses: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Care for Your Well-being: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
• Growth and Development: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
• Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Even More to Look Forward to: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items

About Us
For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It's something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.
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Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.