Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS

Job Title: Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A

Compensation: $117,000 - $143,000 Annual Salary

The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process.

Location: Hybrid, Din Tai Fung - Restaurant Support Center in Arcadia/Pasadena, California

About Us:

Din Tai Fung is a globally celebrated, family-owned restaurant brand founded in 1972 and internationally renowned for its iconic Xiao Long Bao. With more than 165 locations across 13 countries including 20 in North America. DTF is Michelin-recognized and admired for its uncompromising quality, authentic flavors, and warm, gracious hospitality. Each location delivers an elevated yet inviting cultural dining experience designed to delight guests on any occasion.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts through BenefitHub
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance (accrued based on length of service)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL) to care for your health or loved ones
• Quarterly Wellness Days - extra time off to recharge every season
• Bonus Eligible
• Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within

About the Role:

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. In this role, you will be more than a financial reporter-serving as a trusted partner to business leaders, helping them understand their P&L and guiding financial decisions that support Din Tai Fung's continued growth. This position offers exposure to new restaurant development, capital investment strategy, and operational finance across a growing restaurant organization.

Responsibilities:

• P&L Management & Performance Analysis: Own and monitor key components of the P&L, analyzing performance against budget, forecast, and prior year. Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities-providing actionable insights to leadership and driving financial accountability with operational stakeholders.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling: Lead key elements of the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles. Build and maintain financial models that reflect key business drivers and operational assumptions. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop accurate bottom-up forecasts.
• Business Partnership - Development & Capital Investments: Serve as the primary financial partner for Development and Capital Investments teams. Translate financial results into clear insights to support data-driven decision-making. Evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives and strategic investments.
• New Restaurant Opening (NRO) & Capital Investment Analysis: Build financial models to evaluate NROs and capital investments. Perform post-investment analysis to assess performance versus original expectations and identify areas for improvement.
• Reporting, Dashboards & KPI Tracking: Develop dashboards and reporting frameworks that track key financial and operational metrics. Present monthly and quarterly financial results to the CFO and senior leadership, providing clear commentary on drivers and variances.
• Ad Hoc Analysis & Special Projects: Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional finance projects. Provide financial insights and recommendations that influence operational and investment decisions.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 5 - 7 years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a related analytical role in restaurant, retail, multi-unit, or other similar industries
• Advanced Excel financial modeling (e.g., DCF, ROI, Scenario Sensitivity)
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• Strong ability to analyze large datasets and build scalable financial models
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to identify root causes and key business drivers
• Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting monthly/quarterly financial results to the CFO or Head of Finance

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with ERP/EPM tools (e.g., UKG, SAGE, NetSuite, Crunchtime)
• Prior experience in restaurant, retail, or multi-unit operations finance
• Familiarity with new unit opening (NUO/NRO) ramp analysis and capital investment evaluation
• Proven track record of translating complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Din Tai Fung is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative.

Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of our hiring process, Din Tai Fung uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows employers to compare information from an employee's Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This verification confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States. Din Tai Fung complies fully with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws, ensuring no discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status. Din Tai Fung is committed to employing only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration and employment law. As a condition of employment, every individual must provide satisfactory evidence of their identity and legal authority to work in the United States. If the employee cannot verify their right to work in the United States within the time permitted by laws, the Company will be required to terminate their employment immediately. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees .

Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Din Tai Fung North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws.
U.S. Employment Eligibility:
In the United States, Din Tai Fung North America participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new hires. To learn more, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.