Job Description
WHY CRACKER BARREL
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.
Serving up the care – and career – you crave.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Provides financial planning and analysis to support the Marketing department. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving financial insights, optimizing profitability, and supporting strategic decision-making. This position requires a blend of financial expertise, data analysis, and an understanding of restaurant operations. The position will be focused on providing analytical support to inform various marketing, menu and promotional strategies.- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare detailed financial models, forecasts, and budgets, including sales trends and profitability metrics.
- Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), such as menu mix, promotional analysis and traffic trends.
- Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with key business partners in marketing, menu strategy and operations.
- Variance Analysis: Conduct weekly/monthly variance analysis comparing actual performance to budgets/forecasts, providing actionable insights
- Promotional Impact: Evaluate promotional tactics to drive optimal strategies on types of promotions, spend on promotions and channels to utilize promotions.
- Ad-Hoc Analysis: Support leadership with custom financial analyses, scenario planning, and investment decisions.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to financial reporting tools, dashboards, and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related field and 3-5 years accounting or finance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to quickly create financial models
- Experience with BI Tools, preferably Tableau
- Strong ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
- Comfortable presenting to senior leadership, including C-suite
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
- Curious mind that leads to wanting to understand the “Why” behind financial results
- Desire to automate routine work and focus on providing analysis and insights
- Self-starter that can identify and anticipate the needs of the business
- SQL experience preferred
- Restaurant industry experience preferred
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
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
ABOUT US
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.
PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE—APPLY NOW
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.