[Remote] Senior Financial Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Potbelly Sandwich Works is a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop looking for a Senior Financial Analyst. The role involves providing reporting and data analysis to optimize performance across regional and restaurant level managers, focusing on financial insights and operational strategies.ResponsibilitiesReport to Director of Operations FinanceUse data to analyze business trends, identify performance outliers and recommend improvementsAnalyze restaurant operating performance, including P&L results, labor/COGS productivity, and other key metrics. With a focus on identifying insights to improve performanceLead shop outlier tracking program to improve performance in the businessPrepare, interpret, analyze, and communicate restaurant level data to Field OperatorsPrepare routine internal financial reportsPrepare and analyze Shop Level Budgets and ForecastAssist in monthly and quarterly reporting, including preparing material for Board meetings and internal business review meetingsPerform historical and trend analysis on key business components including competitive benchmarkingAssist in the analysis of Operational strategic initiativesParticipate and present information at Finance Team MeetingsPerform ad hoc financial analysis and work on project teams as the need arisesConsistent contact with Potbelly’s COO, SVP of Operations, CFO, and other members of the Senior Leadership TeamSkillsMinimum of 4 years of finance/accounting or related experienceExperience with restaurant industry or retail with multi-location business preferredProven experience in budgeting/forecasting and various types of financial analysisMust be at an advanced Excel skill Level and have experience with ad-hoc financial analysisProven experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, generative AI platforms) to enhance financial analysis, automate reporting workflows, and support strategic decision-makingHigh energy level and intellectual curiosity, with a strong desire to learnExcellent problem solving, project management, and analytical skillsAbility to manage and digest high amounts of data through excellent data analysis skillsExperience with reporting tools such as Power BI, Planful, Workday Adaptive Planning or other similar financial systemsExtra Credit – experience with statistical analysis in R/PythonBenefitsCompetitive pay with performance-based annual raises!Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceDomestic Partnership BenefitsPaid Parental LeaveFSA and HSA with Employer ContributionCommuter Benefit ProgramRetirement Savings 401(k) WITH company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time OffDiscount ProgramFlexible Work ScheduleCareer growth opportunities100% remote in the United States, however, due to state-specific regulatory requirements, Potbelly does not currently support remote work from the following states: Alaska, California, and Hawaii. To be considered for this position, you must be able to perform the role from a state not listed above at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.Company OverviewPotbelly Sandwich Works is a restaurant chain serving sandwiches, soups, and shakes customized for customers. It is a sub-organization of RaceTrac Petroleum. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.potbellysandwichworks.com.