At Cracker Barrel, our mission is Pleasing People. This is evident from the moment you walk through our doors, with the first smile that greets you, from the items in our retail store to the food on the table, we welcome you home! This individual will manage and develop staff responsible for the analysis of the company's operations. Implements strategic initiatives by creating systems and processes to evaluate strategic programs and initiatives. 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, while protecting the Brand. 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.
• Manages and develops staff in in the implements strategic initiatives and financial analysis programs. Crates systems and processes to evaluate the financial success of strategic decisions. Evaluates and advises on the success of strategic initiatives.
• Coordinates and presents regular monthly forecasts for Cracker Barrel, including understanding complexities and interdependencies of information, high levels of anticipation, critical events, trends, and timely identification of risks & opportunities. Collaborates with various levels of management to acquire and develop reasonable, accurate projections of goals and key success drivers of short- and long-term sales & profitability. Responsible for the analyses and reporting schedules for the Chief Financial Officer, related to earnings guidance/releases and Board meetings.
• Leads the comprehensive Strategic and Annual planning process, including direction, recommendations, and presentation of alternatives to achieve critical targets. Develops and refines strategic initiatives, store group sales and expense estimates, G&A, bonus plan design and real estate investment modeling. Coordinates and leads a planning committee consisting of Operations, Marketing, Development, Purchasing, Product Development, and Finance. Coordinates the planning activities of the management committee. Prepares summary plan documents for the Board of Directors, including presentations and extensive reporting.
• Responsible for innovative approaches and improvements to methodologies, procedures and systems related to financial planning, forecasting, analysis, investment modeling, reporting of key information for decision making and recommendations for similar improvements throughout the organization.
Experience and Education
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field and 10 years restaurant financial analysis experience in a managerial position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications
• CPA or equivalent is helpful and/or Masters Degree.
Knowledge and Skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Project management skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant/retail industry, operations and trends.
• Thorough knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Thorough knowledge of financial analyses including projecting, forecasting and budgeting planning.
Work Environment •This role is open to remote if you are not local to the Nashville area.
