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Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis at Wingstop · Dallas
Job Description
Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: Dallas, TX, United States
WHO WE ARE
We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.
Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.
WHAT WE’LL NEED
The Financial Analyst will be a highly motivated professional with strong technical and communication skills who provides financial and business analysis to help teams make well-informed decisions. The position delivers regular reporting and insights to evaluate current performance and emerging business trends
This is a dynamic role within an exciting, high-growth organization, with exposure to Operations, Marketing, Financial Planning, and other teams across the organization
Assist in the development and management of the annual plan and ongoing financial forecasts
Serve as the central point of coordination between Finance and Operations, including compiling and analyzing monthly operational KPIs to help drive performance improvement
Develop materials to support monthly financial-results reviews and quarterly earnings announcements
Work cross-functionally to help advance strategic company initiatives
Conduct analyses to identify business trends and cost-savings opportunities
Analyze large datasets to understand key business drivers, translate findings into actionable insights, and evaluate their implications for the overall business
Influence organizational decision-making through compelling presentations and data-driven storytelling for leadership and other stakeholders
Develop and enhance data-visualization tools that effectively communicate insights
Continuously identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes
- Complete ad hoc requests and analyses as needed
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Minimum of 2 years of experience
Experience in planning, forecasting, and variance analysis is required
Strong Excel and financial-modeling experience required
Prior restaurant or retail experience is a plus, but not required
Experience with Power BI is a plus
Strategic, analytical thinker with strong bias for fact-based decision-making
Demonstrates tenacity in meeting goals and developing solutions to business challenges
Resourceful, able to learn quickly, and committed to continuous learning and self-improvement
Well organized and detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines with a sense of urgency
Collaborative team player who is willing to cross-train and assist fellow team members as needed
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Adaptable and able to excel in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and conditions
Understands generative AI platforms and their practical applications in business analysis, research, and presentations
- Excels in a fast-paced environment
WHO YOU ARE
No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.
You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.
You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.
You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.
You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.
BENEFITS
FLAVOR PERKS:
Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
One paid volunteer day of your choice
Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
Team member stock purchase plan
Health savings or flexible spending account options
401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
Pet insurance
Education Assistance
Wellness reimbursement program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
FUN IS THE BEST FLAVOR:
Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
Discount on Wingstop gift cards
Onsite game room
Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.