Job Description:

Dave & Buster’s is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager/Manager of FP&A (Sales Planning) to join our Corporate FP&A team.  As a Senior Manager/Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting our financial planning and analysis efforts, helping Dave & Buster’s make informed financial decisions, and driving business growth. You will be responsible for planning and forecasting sales, analyzing sales drivers, preparing reports and defining the short- and long-term planning process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define short-term and long-term sales forecast and planning process, considering internal and external sales drivers
• Collaborate with key departments to include key internal drivers of sales inputs
• Analyze key financial metrics and KPIs to identify trends, strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create, document, and manage the sales and volume plan of record, owning official plan submission and all future-looking scenario planning optimized for high-level company priorities and objectives.
• Actively communicate with the field, Retail Operations, Strategy and Operations finance team(s), to monitor and understand demand and sales trends in real time.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with department heads and senior management to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Work with the Ops. Finance team to ensure COGS and Labor accurate and in line with sales
• Monitor and analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide explanations and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate various scenarios
• Perform cannibalization analysis with competitors & new location openings.
• Conduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess potential risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial reports, summaries, and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Create visually appealing dashboards and reports to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations to auditors.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (master’s degree or CFA/CPA certification is a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in sales forecasting and modeling
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel).
• Knowledge of financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, financial planning software EPM (Oracle, and Power BI).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and interact effectively with various departments.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Experience with multi-unit (restaurant, retail) would be a plus.
• Experience with F&B analysis would be a plus.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?:

Dave & Buster’s is an imaginative and dynamic company dedicated to creating innovative entertainment experiences that bring joy, laughter, and excitement to people of all ages. Our mission is to foster a culture of fun and creativity, and we take pride in our commitment to delivering memorable and unique entertainment solutions.

• Exclusive discounts on food and games at D&B & Main Event.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
• 10 Company Holidays (Including your Birthday) & 2 Floating Holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits
• Livongo, SurgeryPlus, and Telehealth benefits
• 401k with company match following 6 months of employment.
• Buster’s Legacy Fund (Support Team Members during difficult Times)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Offerings.
• Work out facility on-site.
• Employee Power Card | Free Video Games.

We work hard, play hard and have FUN!

Salary Range:

114240

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152320

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.