El Pollo Loco, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Financial & Reporting Analyst
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $119K/yr
5+ years expEl Pollo Loco, Inc. is a fast-paced and innovative restaurant company seeking a Senior Financial and Reporting Analyst. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making and enhance reporting processes.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Monitors, analyzes and interprets key metrics and financial results; highlights trends and causal factors; and develops and prepares key financial line item
Own and analyze restaurant-level and corporate P&Ls, including sales, labor, food & beverage costs, and operating expenses
Enhances and executes annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly planning processes with business partners for forecasting of key P&L line items which may include but not be limited to cost of sales, capital investments, occupancy, sales, labor, etc
Prepares, reports, and analyzes key operations and performance metrics for the company and franchise portfolio, including, but not limited to sales, COGs, labor, other controllables
Hands-on experience with assisting accounting with period-end close and variance analysis
Ability to analyze large datasets, ensure data integrity, and translate financial results into clear insights
Assists fully in the development of the annual and strategic plan including the annual planning applications, development of initial target models and preparing the presentation for the Board of Directors approval
Engages in special projects and prepares presentations to management as assigned
Interacts professionally and ethically, constructively participating as a collaborative team member or leader in pursuit of common goals
Assist with ad hoc analyses related to growth initiatives, vendor negotiations, and capital investments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Systems Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field is required
Minimum of 5 years in FP&A or multi-unit retail/restaurant finance, or hospitality analytics in a medium-to-large organization
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Knowledge of data extraction, organization and reporting is the primary skill set required for this position along with ability to perform these procedures efficiently and present results of the work
Work experience in the QSR industry is highly preferred
High level of proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, customized data applications and internet research tools
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas)
Ability to navigate and work with hundreds of thousands of rows of data in Excel and strong knowledge of financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas
Exposure to enterprise planning and/or business intelligence software
Ability to quickly adapt to change and adjust priorities to meet the organization's needs
Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset with meticulous attention to detail to draw meaningful conclusions
Excellent oral and written communication skills needed
Must possess professional interpersonal skills, maintain a positive attitude, be flexible and self-directed, and work well with team members
Ability to effectively speak with internal customers, external customers, vendors and franchisees
Must be decisive and make fact-based decisions
Ability to work weekends and extended work schedules as needed
Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Competitive pay and bonus
Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance
401(K) Plan with match and immediate vesting
HSA savings accounts
Vacation + Sick Pay + 12 Paid Holidays
Amazing office culture
Free El Pollo Loco food (Dine Out Card) + Restaurant Discount
Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels and more…
Company
El Pollo Loco, Inc.
In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$59.7MKey Investors
CapitalSpringFreeman Spogli
2025-05-21Private Equity· $14.7M
2014-07-25IPO
2007-12-27Private Equity· $45M
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Williams
Chief Executive Officer
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