Financial Analyst

Finance

CFO (with support roles across Controller, Senior Accountant, and A/P Supervisor)

Livermore office of Ghai Management

20-40 hours per week

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Finance team supporting a multi-entity, multi-concept Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) group with more than 200 locations across Burger King, Taco Bell, and Popeyes, as well as related real estate and management entities.

This paid professional position (20–40 hours per week) is designed for graduates with a background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration. It provides the opportunity to apply advanced MBA-level skills in financial analysis, corporate finance, and business decision support. The analyst will gain exposure to restaurant operations, real estate, and management company functions while contributing to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic projects.

·         Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across multiple entities and brands.

·         Support the store-by-store budgeting and forecasting process, including same-store sales analysis, prime cost trends, controllable vs. non-controllable expenses, occupancy costs, and G&A.

·         Perform variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying risks and opportunities.

·         Apply graduate-level knowledge of financial modeling, ROI analysis, and GAAP principles to evaluate business performance.

·         Reconcile and validate data from multiple systems (Sage Intacct, Data Central, POS, payroll, etc.).

·         Assist in preparing brand-specific reports (royalty/advertising fees, rebate tracking, franchise reporting).

·         Support audits, lender reporting, and compliance filings.

·         Build and maintain financial models to evaluate capital projects, remodels, and new unit economics.

·         Provide data-driven insights to operations leadership, HR, and real estate teams.

·         MBA or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field.

·         Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, IF formulas; Power Query/Power Pivot a plus).

·         Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems; Sage Intacct experience preferred.

·         Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with high attention to detail.

·         Excellent communication skills: ability to summarize and present financial information clearly for decision-makers.

·         Collaborative, initiative-taking, and eager to apply graduate-level knowledge in a professional environment.

·         Internship or experience in financial analysis, accounting, or data analytics.

·         Experience with multi-unit or franchise organizations a plus.

·         Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.

·         Understanding of GAAP, corporate finance concepts, and multi-entity reporting.

·         A paid professional role (20–40 hours per week) that qualifies for OPT requirements.

·         Direct training in QSR financial reporting, analytics, and strategy.

·         Mentorship from senior finance leaders across operations, accounting, and real estate.

·         Exposure to multi-entity, multi-concept finance in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.

Financial Analyst

Finance

CFO (with support roles across Controller, Senior Accountant, and A/P Supervisor)

Livermore office of Ghai Management

20-40 hours per week

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Finance team supporting a multi-entity, multi-concept Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) group with more than 200 locations across Burger King, Taco Bell, and Popeyes, as well as related real estate and management entities.

This paid professional position (20–40 hours per week) is designed for graduates with a background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration. It provides the opportunity to apply advanced MBA-level skills in financial analysis, corporate finance, and business decision support. The analyst will gain exposure to restaurant operations, real estate, and management company functions while contributing to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic projects.

·         Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across multiple entities and brands.

·         Support the store-by-store budgeting and forecasting process, including same-store sales analysis, prime cost trends, controllable vs. non-controllable expenses, occupancy costs, and G&A.

·         Perform variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying risks and opportunities.

·         Apply graduate-level knowledge of financial modeling, ROI analysis, and GAAP principles to evaluate business performance.

·         Reconcile and validate data from multiple systems (Sage Intacct, Data Central, POS, payroll, etc.).

·         Assist in preparing brand-specific reports (royalty/advertising fees, rebate tracking, franchise reporting).

·         Support audits, lender reporting, and compliance filings.

·         Build and maintain financial models to evaluate capital projects, remodels, and new unit economics.

·         Provide data-driven insights to operations leadership, HR, and real estate teams.

·         MBA or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field.

·         Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, IF formulas; Power Query/Power Pivot a plus).

·         Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems; Sage Intacct experience preferred.

·         Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with high attention to detail.

·         Excellent communication skills: ability to summarize and present financial information clearly for decision-makers.

·         Collaborative, initiative-taking, and eager to apply graduate-level knowledge in a professional environment.

·         Internship or experience in financial analysis, accounting, or data analytics.

·         Experience with multi-unit or franchise organizations a plus.

·         Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.

·         Understanding of GAAP, corporate finance concepts, and multi-entity reporting.

·         A paid professional role (20–40 hours per week) that qualifies for OPT requirements.

·         Direct training in QSR financial reporting, analytics, and strategy.

·         Mentorship from senior finance leaders across operations, accounting, and real estate.

·         Exposure to multi-entity, multi-concept finance in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.