Panera, LLC is a leader in the specialty bakery-café space, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. We are seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our Planning team. This role is a strategic partner to our Retail Operations leadership, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize performance across our bakery-cafés. This role is Hybrid, and requires three days a week in office at our Newton, MA office.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Retail Operations Leadership Team, delivering actionable insights and recommendations that influence key business decisions.Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead the planning and forecasting processes for company-operated bakery-cafés, playing a pivotal role in the annual budgeting cycle and long-range planning.Advanced Analytics & Modeling: Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate performance, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for efficiency and growth.Reporting & Visualization: Design and deliver impactful weekly and monthly reporting packages using advanced data visualization tools to communicate performance metrics and business drivers.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment between financial goals and operational execution.Technology & Process Innovation: Champion the adoption of emerging tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and planning processes.Executive Communication: Present key findings and strategic insights to senior leadership in both scheduled and ad hoc forums, influencing high-level decision-making.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Education & Experience:

MBA with 3+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or a related field; orBachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Technical Proficiency:

Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.Familiarity with planning, dashboard, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan).

Analytical Excellence:

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.

Leadership & Communication:

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a collaborative mindset.

Personal Attributes:

High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive, “can-do” attitude.The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Working Conditions

Required travel – 0%.

While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear & use hands and fingers to operate keyboards.

Direct Reports

This position will have approximately 1 direct report.

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