Role Objective:

The primary objective of a Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) is to provide an accurate and insightful financial analysis that supports strategic decision-making, drives financial performance, and ensures the organization's financial health. 

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Financial Analysis

• Analyze financial data to provide insights into business performance.
• Prepare detailed variance analyses, comparing actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct profitability analyses for projects, products, or departments.
• Assess menu performance, identify high-margin items, and recommend pricing strategies.

2. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate and realistic projections.
• Monitor budget adherence and recommend corrective actions as necessary.

3. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Consolidate financial data from multiple sources while ensuring accuracy.
• Support compliance with internal and external reporting standards.

4. Strategic Planning

• Develop financial models to support decisions on business expansion, investments, or cost-saving initiatives.
• Contribute to long-term financial planning and strategy development.
• Identify risks and opportunities based on financial trends.

5. Cost Management

• Analyze costs and identify opportunities for reduction or efficiency improvement.
• Develop financial strategies to optimize resource allocation.

6. Business Partnering

• Collaborate with operations, marketing, and other departments to provide financial insights and support.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership for financial decision-making.

7. Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards (e.g., GAAP or IFRS), and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Knowledge:

1. Expertise in food cost management, labor cost analysis, and other controllable expenses

2. Advanced accounting background for the day to day operations in a restaurant.

3. Ability to analyze complex data.

4. Strong quantitative and analytical competency 

System skills required:

1. Oracle Fusion ERP

2. MS Word/MS Excel/Power point skills

3. Restaurant POS Systems

Education/Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

2. CA/ACCA/CPA 

Experiences:

1. 3–5 years in the F&B industry or a similar customer-focused, high-volume industry.

2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in FA/SFA position

3. Proven work experience in a quantitatively heavy role 

Skills

Skills:

1. Expertise in food cost management, labor cost analysis, and other controllable expenses

2. Advanced accounting background for the day to day operations in a restaurant.

3. Ability to analyze complex data.

4. Strong quantitative and analytical competency

Competencies:

1. Problem solving

2. Goal orientated

3. Teamwork fostering

4. Written and oral communication skills

5. Execution excellence

Other Skills required:

1. Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow

2. Numerical reasoning

3. Risk analysis and management

4. Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

5. Excellent presentation skills; comfortable interacting with top management