Financial Analyst

Happy Corner Hospitality Group, home to Motek, Yalla, and Sesame Bakery, is a Mediterranean restaurant collective. As a family-owned business committed to enriching Miami's and New York’s food culture, we deliver genuine, thoughtful, and delectable Mediterranean dishes with a focus on freshness and quality ingredients. 

Reports To: Director of Finance 

Position Summary 

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in driving financial performance by delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and actionable recommendations across the organization. The ideal candidate will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making in a dynamic hospitality environment. 

Responsibilities: 

Financial Analysis: 

• Own key components of the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes 
• Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, new initiatives, and strategic decisions  
• Analyze business performance across locations, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve margins and profitability  
• Deliver clear, data-driven insights to support executive decision-making 

Reporting & Performance Insights: 

• Prepare and present monthly financial packages, including P&L analysis, KPIs, and variance reporting  
• Track performance against budgets and forecasts, proactively highlighting key drivers and actionable recommendations  
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into operational and financial performance  
• Support ad hoc analysis for leadership, including new store openings, pricing strategy, and cost optimization 

Cross-Functional Support: 

• Act as a finance partner to marketing, evaluating campaign performance and return on investment (ROI)  
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to optimize inventory, reduce waste, and improve cost efficiency  
• Work closely with restaurant leadership to understand operational drivers and translate them into financial outcomes  
• Provide guidance to non-finance stakeholders, helping teams make informed, data-driven decisions 

Process Improvement & Strategy 

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance data integrity  
• Contribute to the development of financial strategies that support company growth and scalability  
• Support implementation and optimization of financial systems, tools, and reporting capabilities 

Benefits: 

• Paid time off 
• Wages paid weekly 
• Free parking 
• Growth opportunities 
• 401k savings plans 
• Medical, dental and vision insurance  
• Employee discounts 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance within in the hospitality industry  
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field 
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial systems or BI tools is a plus  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly