Finance & Data Analyst

Gracious Hospitality Management is first and foremost an outstanding hospitality company that conceptualizes Michelin-starred and James Beard nominated restaurants. We focus on both passion and profitability. We are professionals committed to ensuring exceptional hospitality and service to our customers. GHM has been honored with receiving a Michelin star eight years in a row for its restaurants Piora, Cote Korean Steakhouse & COTE Miami.

The Finance & Data Analyst is a seasoned finance professional with experience in restaurants and retail.  The Finance & Data Analyst  will be responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.  They will work closely with the leadership team on strategic decision making, capital allocation and board/investor relations.

This role serves as the connective tissue between finance and operations, translating numbers into narratives that inform decisions at every level of the organization.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Financial Reporting & Analysis (50%)

• Own the daily, weekly and monthly reporting package – explain variances to budget, update rolling forecast, and surface actionable insights for leadership
• Build and maintain financial models, projections, valuations, and ROI analyses to support strategic decision-making
• Build and maintain dashboards tailored to different management levels
• Make data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability across locations using data
• Utilize AI & BI tools and techniques (e.g., Claude, Tableau) to stand up dashboards and support data analysis, automation, and insight generation

Financial & Capital Planning (40%)

• Partner with GMs, the culinary team, and senior leadership to build annual operating budgets, marketing budgets, and capex budgets 
• Update the 5-year business model, keeping assumptions current as the portfolio evolves
• Create detailed financial pro formas for new restaurant investment opportunities and management opportunities, including returns analysis and capital structure analyses
• Build CIMs and investor presentations for future opportunities, crafting compelling investment narratives
• Assist in the preparation of materials for lender and investor reporting, ensuring compliance with any applicable financial covenants or reporting obligations

Other Duties & Ad Hoc Projects (10%)

• Support the preparation of board materials, investor updates, and other executive-level presentations
• Support new systems implementations (POS, scheduling, inventory, BI tools)
• Participate in cross-functional projects spanning operations, marketing, and finance, serving as the analytical resource for the broader team
• Ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed

Standards:

• Upholds GHM's mission to delight our customers. 
• Consistently performs actions that positively impact the customer experience, and identifies opportunities to delight in all planning and processes.
• Display knowledge of the GHM brand, culture, and product.
• Demonstrate the Company’s core values of people, learning, culture, relationships, sustainability, and stewardship.
• Maintain professional and respectful behavior when in contact with guests, management, and teammates.
• Present a polished personal appearance, adhering to company grooming standards outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in handbooks, manuals, and other company documents.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities.
• Must be reachable by email and phone. 
• Take care of all company property.
• Maintain safety standards.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related analytical field
• 1–3 years of experience in an analytical or FP&A role; background in corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting, or restaurant/hospitality finance preferred, but not required
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Basic data querying skills is a plus to build automated dashboards and trackers
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with BI tools (Tableau, etc.) or restaurant tech platforms (Restaurant365, SpotOn, Meez etc.) a plus
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate numbers into a clear narrative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to present findings concisely to both operators and executives
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hospitality environment
• Collaborative, curious, and open to rolling up your sleeves

• Structured, generous compensation for all positions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Paid Time Off

Gracious Hospitality Management fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at people@gracioushm.com.