Financial Analyst

Position Overview: Eligible for a hybrid work schedule split between home & office.

As part of the fast-paced Strategy, Planning & Analysis Department, this high-profile role will be exposed to every level of the organization and play an integral part in maximizing financial and operational efficiencies for a $3.4 billion public company with over 300 full-service restaurants and more than 47,500 staff members. Taking the initiative to partner with our finance and operational leaders, you will facilitate ongoing improvements to our reporting infrastructure and processes. You'll thrive in this position if you're:

A Strong Communicator: You're capable of articulating a message in a clear, concise, and conversational manner. A Master Multi-tasker:

You're skilled at juggling multiple priorities at one time. Adaptable: You're at ease in a fast-paced environment and able to change direction rapidly when priorities, deadlines or personalities shift. Here's more of what you'll get to do:

Prepare and review key financial reporting schedules for management on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Assist the accounting department with the month end close process and corporate consolidated billing.

Prepare complex financial trend and data analysis such as sales trends, financial and expense performance, return on investment and other business investment opportunities.

Enable enhanced analysis through greater and more efficient access to numerous data sources. Maintain planning tools to support operator decision making.

Assist in certain aspects of the annual planning process from supporting the rollout of the annual planning applications and working with the field to support plan submissions.

Perform variance analysis and summarize key findings. Ad-hoc reporting, special projects and other department support as needed.

Participate in the weekly key reporting processes.

Communicate complex financial data and strategy with senior leaders. What we require: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science or related 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis Knowledge of finance and accounting principles: ability to read and interpret financial statements Exceptionally strong computer skills, particularly with spreadsheet modeling (Excel) and presentation software (Powerpoint) Exceptional communication skills capable of translating complex business requirements to a non-technical audience in a clear and concise manner Ability to balance multiple deliverables and deadlines Exposure to enterprise planning and/or business intelligence software such as Cognos Enterprise Planning, Board, TM1, Hyperion Financial Management, and MicroStrategy About the Company:

Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.4 billion public company with 47,500 staff members across more than 300 casual dining restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe, Social Monk, and Fox Restaurant Concepts. Internationally, 30 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our Bakery division creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers.

We offer a people-centered culture and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences, and encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.Prepare and review key financial reporting schedules for management on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Assist the accounting department with the month end close process and corporate consolidated billing.

Prepare complex financial trend and data analysis such as sales trends, financial and expense performance, return on investment and other business investment opportunities.

Enable enhanced analysis through greater and more efficient access to numerous data sources. Maintain planning tools to support operator decision making.

Assist in certain aspects of the annual planning process from supporting the rollout of the annual planning applications and working with the field to support plan submissions.

Perform variance analysis and summarize key findings. Ad-hoc reporting, special projects and other department support as needed.

Participate in the weekly key reporting processes.

Communicate complex financial data and strategy with senior leaders.