Company Profile:
At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every
day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been
perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize
authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We
are working towards something big, together.
We foster a culture built on five core
values:
- Generosity First: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act
in service of others.
- Constant
Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the
obvious.
- Act
with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We
embrace, adjust, adapt.
- Passion
for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and
possibility.
- Collective
Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work
together with a shared purpose.
Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis – G&A
CAVA is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Financial
Analyst to join our Finance Team, a role critical to our dynamic and evolving
business landscape. In this position, you'll be at the heart of our financial
operations, working collaboratively with the Accounting, Finance, and Business
Partners across the organization to drive strategic decisions. You'll play a
pivotal role in our budgeting processes, financial forecasting, and investment
planning, ensuring we make data-driven decisions for our thriving enterprise.
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, strong
analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities, thriving in a
fast-paced environment that offers exposure to a diverse array of financial
disciplines.
What You’ll Do:
- Act
as a key finance business partner, working closely with key stakeholders
on budgeting, actuals, variance explanations, and ROI decisions
- Assist
in the monthly G&A performance reporting for key departments
- Establish
new processes and solutions to scale G&A planning and reporting
- Identify
opportunities for investment planning and prioritization improvements in
G&A
- Conduct
ad hoc research and analysis as needed for Finance and Leadership
- Assist
with month-end close processes, ensuring all G&A related expenses are
captured in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Provide
strategic and annual financial planning, modeling, forecasting, reporting,
and analysis of operating expenses to the G&A organization
- Assist
with the Project Approval Request (PAR) process and manage large spend
requests
- Support
data-driven ad-hoc analyses across the organization
- Assist in
financial decision-making on key initiatives helping drive the future of
the business
The Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience
- Experience in G&A
management, including familiarity with general accounting concepts such as
prepaid expenses, accruals, and deferrals
- Excellent written and verbal
communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information
in an understandable manner
- Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze large datasets and produce
actionable insights
- Advanced skills in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot
tables, and data visualization
- Familiarity with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion,
SAP, Netsuite, Vena, Oracle) a plus
- Strong organizational and time
management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple
projects simultaneously
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to maintain stationary
position to be able to operate a computer and other office
equipment.
- Must be able to identify,
analyze and assess details.
- For certain positions, must be
able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to communicate with
others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
- Constantly positions self and
move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or
office operations, as applicable.
- Ability to work in a constant
state of alertness and in a safe manner.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, plus bonus and
long-term incentives*
- Early Wage Access!
- Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus
paid opportunities to give back to the community.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine,
Pet Insurance plus more!
- 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution.
- Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
coverage for salaried positions*
- Free CAVA food.
- Casual work environment.
- The opportunity to be on the ground
floor of a rapidly growing brand.
*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only
CAVA – joining “A
culture, not a concept.”
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considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex,
religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status,
sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other
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