Fogo de Chão · 14 hours ago
Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Dallas, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expFogo de Chão is a multi-unit restaurant organization dedicated to providing an unforgettable dining experience. They are seeking a highly analytical FP&A leader to guide data-driven decisions, develop advanced forecasting models, and provide insights to support capital, labor, and margin decisions.
CookingFood and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Support the company’s forecasting architecture, including short-term, rolling, and long-range financial forecasts
Design and maintain forecasting models that connect unit-level operational metrics (AUVs, traffic, labor hours, wage rates, food inflation, promotions) to financial outcomes
Support cross-functional partners (e.g., marketing, supply chain, real estate) with scenario, sensitivity, and pre/post analyses to drive revenue growth and optimize profitability
Translate large, complex datasets into concise insights that clearly articulate *what changed, why it changed, and what leadership should do next*
Create and own reporting that balances financial, operational, and unit-level performance indicators
Partner with Operations and Marketing to evaluate performance of specific restaurant cohorts, regions, channels, and dayparts
Serve as functional owner of FP&A system (Anaplan), ensuring models are accurate, scalable, and auditable
Support standardization of forecasting, reporting, and analytics processes
Partner with IT/Data teams to improve data quality, data governance, and reporting efficiency
Produce analytically rigorous PowerPoint board decks and executive materials that clearly connect financial results to underlying business drivers
Establish best-in-class standards for modeling, documentation, assumptions, and executive communication
Ensure forecasts and narratives are internally consistent, defensible, and data-validated
This is not a passive reporting role; success is defined by insight quality and decision impact
This role is expected to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement
The FP&A function acts as a strategic engine of the business, not a scorekeeper
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance experience; multi-unit restaurant or consumer business experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical problem-solving
Experience with FP&A systems (Anaplan highly preferred; Adaptive, Hyperion, or similar acceptable)
Proven ability to synthesize complex data into executive-ready insights
Strong executive presence with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively
Experience supporting board-level and investor-facing financial materials
BA/BS Required, MBA a plus
Preferred
multi-unit restaurant or consumer business experience strongly preferred
Anaplan highly preferred; Adaptive, Hyperion, or similar acceptable
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time Team Members on the first of the month following their start date.
Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed.
We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Coverage.
Company
Fogo de Chão
At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-08-15Acquired
2015-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Barry McGowan
Chief Executive Officer
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