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Darden · 1 day ago

Financial Analyst II

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Darden is a well-known family of restaurants featuring popular brands such as Olive Garden and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. They are seeking a Financial Analyst who will be responsible for forecasting, analyzing, and financial modeling to support business objectives, while also developing proactive solutions and communicating impacts on the overall business.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingRestaurants

Responsibilities

Performs routine to complex financial analysis according to established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work

Performs financial oversight for assigned area(s)

Maintains active communications with key business partners and presents findings

Provides analytical support in the conversion of brand strategies into innovative action plans

Leverages data analysis to determine the financial impact of proposed business initiatives

Proactively identifies discrepancies in data, determine cause and communicate questions/ adjustments to appropriate accounting departments

Prepares and coordinates various weekly, monthly and/or year-end analyses, reports and financial reports for management review

Participates in meetings providing analysis that recognizes both successes and opportunities in the area

Identifies and communicates emerging trends and their impact so action is prioritized appropriately

Qualification

Financial analysisExcelProject managementMBACPAFinancial systems knowledgeAnalytical skillsProfessional curiosityCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

2+ years of experience with progressing responsibility in moderate to highly complex financial analysis and reporting functions

Strong knowledge of Excel

Sound analytical skill, initiative and flexibility when analyzing results

Project management experience

Bachelor's Degree (Accounting, Finance or related field)

Proven experience with analyzing, prioritizing, and solving problems effectively

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills and excellent follow through

Professional curiosity and initiative

Ability to carry out projects with minimal supervision

Preferred

MBA, CPA or related advanced degree

Knowledge of statistics, corporate finance and/or accounting

Knowledge of HFM, Oracle, MicroStrategy BI, OneStream or similar financial systems

Self-starter willing to promote change when necessary

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements are offered such as flexible start & end times and remote work options 1-2 days each week as business needs allow.

Company

Darden

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Darden’s family of restaurants features some of the most recognizable and successful brands in full-service dining — Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy's, Seasons 52, Eddie V's and Bahama Breeze.

Founded in 1938

Orlando, Florida, USA

10001+ employees