Job Description

Vice President of Financial Planning &Analysis:  

At CAVA Support Centers we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling as the last. Our Support Center needs fanatics in tech, marketing, human resources, finance, operations, supply chain, and store development to support our growing brands.

We foster a culture built on five core values: 

• Positivity – Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better.   
• Transparency –We use transparency to help us make decisions through open dialogue
• Humility – We can always find ways to improve.
• Fanaticism – We are passionate about the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic.
• Thoughtfulness –We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams and our communities. 

The Role:

The Vice President of FP&A is a strategic business partner who will lead and scale our FP&A function across the entire organization. This role will have the opportunity to not only influence the vision of CAVA, but will help grow the business through advanced financial modeling and development of business analytics for strategic growth opportunities.  This leader will take a hands-on approach in partnering with the business to drive the right decisions through actionable insights and analyses.  The successful leader must be ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into the data, systems, and models, while growing and developing a team to ensure a consistent approach to FP&A is taken across the organization.    This is a highly influential role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and requires a deep passion for operational efficiency and business. 

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Financial Planning and Analysis function and the development of operating plans, financial objectives and key metrics in partnership with the CFO.
• Create a culture of FP&A excellence where the function is viewed as a strategic partner on financial matters, providing guidance and assistance to all functional groups as needed.
• Partner with the leadership team to help translate business strategies and objectives into financial goals and outcomes.
• Lead, coach, inspire, and drive efficiency in a team of finance professionals maintaining an environment of continual improvement.
• Recommend and deliver process improvements and enhanced analytics to drive strategic decisions in support of CAVA’s growth targets.
• Elevate and scale processes and systems for forecasting and modeling in order to expediently provide financial guidance, support strategic product and growth investments, and drive financial decisions.
• Prepare executive presentations and recommendations to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Prepare financial reporting including, dynamic dashboards, business analyses, financial statements, KPI reporting, operational dashboard reporting, analysis of key business trends, and comprehensive executive level explanations of differences.
• Provide leadership to the Company’s ongoing compliance and develop ways to leverage information that comes from the documentation and review process to enhance overall operational efficiency.  

The Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience with a minimum of 8 years of FP&A experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience. CPA/CFA a plus, MBA strongly preferred.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to see, and model current and future states.
• Proven experience in scaling companies, driving change, and supporting growing teams within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Effective and persuasive in leading change, applying business acumen, company values, while demonstrating the emotional intelligence that inspires others.
• Builds collaborative relationships across various partners and influences senior stakeholders.
• Must demonstrate a deep familiarity with financial accounting, modeling, and analysis.
• Must be an analytical thinker that will drive qualitative and quantitative analysis for strategic business issues.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to lead change and drive execution.
• Has a consumer brand perspective, customer analytic skills, and the proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, investors, customers, and vendors.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail
• Must be able to occasionally push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly
• Ability to squat, kneel, bend and twist occasionally
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

What we offer:  

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.