[Remote] Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Potbelly Sandwich Works is a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for their FP&A team. This role involves supporting financial planning and analysis, providing insights on business performance, and collaborating with various departments to drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly close reporting processes, including preparation and analysis of financial results, variance reporting, and executive-level reporting materials
• Assist with preparation of annual operating plans, cash flow projections, and multiple forecast cycles throughout the year
• Prepare weekly sales reporting for the total company, shops, districts, and regions, including analysis of results against budget, comparable shops and short and long-term projections for Senior Leadership Team meetings
• Analyze P&L performance and investigate key variances versus budget, forecast, and prior year results through deep-dive analyses on sales, margins, labor, operating expenses, and other key business drivers
• Assist with scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate strategic initiatives, operational changes, sales trends, and potential business risks/opportunities across the organization
• Perform competitive benchmarking and external market analysis to support strategic decision making
• Partner closely with Accounting during month-end and quarter-end close processes to ensure accurate reporting and alignment
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, IT, and other business partners to support strategic initiatives and performance improvement efforts
• Build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve visibility and decision-making capabilities
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives across FP&A reporting and analytics workflows
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support strategic projects as needed

Skills

• Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, business analytics, or related fields
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools such as Power BI, Planful, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar platforms
• Proven ability to manage and analyze large data sets to identify trends and actionable insights
• Experience building financial models and performing ad hoc analysis
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proven experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, generative AI platforms) to enhance financial analysis, automate reporting workflows, and support strategic decision-making
• Experience in retail, restaurant, multi-unit, or consumer-facing industries preferred
• SQL, Python, or other analytical programming experience is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Discount Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Career growth opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account – We care about you and your family
• 401(K) – We want to help secure your financial future
• Time Off – We all need some time to relax, right?
• Employee Assistance Program – Things out of our control happen, we will help you get through it
• Domestic Partner Benefits – We love who you love
• Potbelly Meal Discounts – Hungry? We’ll feed you
• Work Life Balance – You have a life outside of work, we want you to enjoy it

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