Finance Analyst – Chili’s Finance
Dallas TX

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and Increasing Profits.Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer; we foster an inclusion environment thatpromotes respect, diversity of thought and success for all.

Job Summary

This position will provide medium to complex data insight and financial analysis support onvarious initiatives on the Chili’s brand. This will include supporting various cross functionalteams with analysis of impacts on menu trades, pricing, recipe costing merchandising. Thecandidate will be responsible for trend analyses, supply chain forecasts, food beverageforecasts, sales analysis, menu pricing reporting related to business results. Analyses producedby the candidate will be used to make forward-looking decisions affecting sales, profits, teammembers, and guests.

Your Key Job Functions

• Support cross-functional RSC departments by performing menu, special feature, andpromotional item forecasts. Will also perform guest preference projections, andperformance evaluations.
• Provide financial perspective on menu additions and deletions, including recipe costing,menu positioning considerations, pricing recommendations, and risks.
• Perform review and analysis of PL results vs. expectations and identify operationalsteps necessary to improve sales and increase profitability.
• Act as a key contact for Chili’s Operational and Corporate teams with special requests ofanalyses which will be instrumental in decisions made to improve operational results.
• Provide analysis, tracking, and reporting of trends in key operating areas with establishedperformance benchmarks.
• Assist in evaluating, designing measuring brand tests in collaboration with crossfunctional teams including Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain EPMO teams.
• Utilize Mastercard/APT advanced software (Test and Learn) to perform benchmarking,test versus control analysis and partner with execution team to ensure accurate testreadouts, while providing recommendations based on test results.
• Work with the Chili’s Finance Team to provide key insights from data analysis to ensureall programs effectively support brand initiatives.
• Maximize reporting efficiencies proactively work to streamline reporting to enabletimely and effective analysis of results.
• Determine feasibility and/or return on existing programs and proposed programs.

What You Bring to the Team

o Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Business Analytics, Marketing, or Economics).
o MBA a plus.
o 1-3 years related work experience.
o Ability to create intermediate to advanced financial models.
o Restaurant menu, marketing, and culinary finance experience preferred.
o Advanced Excel required.
o Smartview/Essbase and/or Oracle experience preferred.
o Knowledge of other MS Office applications required.
o Tableau experience a plus.
· Characteristics
o Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
o Motivated self-starter and able to work independently.
o Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize projects based on risk cost/benefit.
o Intellectual curiosity, strong analytical/critical thinking skills, and detail-oriented.
o Proven ability to solve problems and overcome obstacles.
o Team oriented, strong interpersonal skills, and able to build trusting relationships.

Why Brinker

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paidvacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match and generous dining discounts. Every teammember working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for
annual bonus potential.Our campus includes an onsite gym plus opportunities to increase your wellbeing with onsiteYoga and boot camp programs. Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual and collaborative workenvironment Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations. Regular volunteer
opportunities with our community give back programs.

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