Financial Analyst

What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like…

• Care beyond the table – At Cracker Barrel, we are a team. From the moment you join Cracker Barrel, you should feel cared for, confident in your role and like you belong.
• Opportunities to fill your cup – Here at Cracker Barrel, we believe in providing opportunities for growth and development and setting you up for success within our walls and beyond. From day one, you’ll have hands-on, role-specific training and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer learning.
• A warm welcome – For five decades, we have focused on creating a Pleasing People® brand that inspires a “home away from home” feeling for each other and our guests. We work hard to inspire a sense of belonging that continually motivates our teams – from the newest to the most tenured employees.

What You'll Do

Responsible for the financial planning and analyses of restaurant sales, food costs, general & administrative expenses (G&A), capital expenditures and real estate for Maple Street and effectively communicate the results with appropriate personnel. Also serve as a financial resource for various departments (i.e. purchasing, operations) in order to achieve company initiatives.

• Strategic Skills/ Business Performance Management/ Specific Technical Skills: Responsible for understanding the business strategy and objectives and applying to the financial planning and analysis of restaurant sales, food costs, G&A, capital expenditures and real estate for Maple Street.
• Coordination and communication of planning and analysis with other departments including the IT Dept. for efficient processes
• Responsible for researching, communicating, publishing and maintaining financial planning and analysis reports for senior management as required
• Systems knowledge and applications and decision support and analysis: Responsible for understanding and utilizing the current system applications to analyze, manipulate and model data efficiently and effectively
• Uses financial knowledge and understanding of the business to provide structured processes and analyses; able to recommend value creating strategies and decisions through the intelligent application of well established tools and techniques.
• Leadership/Development skills / Other: Provide functional and project leadership and development of personnel.
• Serve as additional resource for all areas of the department; complete ad hoc analysis and reports as requested; provide financial/operational support as requested by management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance and relevant years of experience to the job level.
• CPA or MBA certifications preferred
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and time-management skills.
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (with strong emphasis on Excel and database skills).
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Solid mathematical skills and very logical approach to problem solving required
• Knowledge of financial analyses, budgeting/planning and forecasting concepts and processes.
• Knowledge of restaurant and/or retail industry, operations and trends.
• Project management skills and/or cross-departmental teamwork experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Compensation and Bonuses: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Care for Your Well-being: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
• Growth and Development: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
• Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Even More to Look Forward to: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items

For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.

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Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.