Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis

Company Description:Luke's Lobster is a renowned seafood brand and a leading national restaurant group with 25+ locations, with both fast-casual and full-service lobster roll restaurants. We also operate our our own seafood processing facility in Saco, Maine, ensuring our 'Shacks' provide our guests the highest quality, best tasting seafood. We are seeking to grow our Finance team and add a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).Role Description:Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the VP FP&A will partner with the executive leadership team in driving company growth and operational performance and will partner with the Financial Controller (who is responsible for accountingaudit). The VP FP&A will have oversight and leadership for financial planning & analysis, capital structure strategy and execution, treasury & risk management, tax, but also be completely fluent in all the accounting aspects of the organization. It is vital that the VP FP&A be collaborative in tracking financial reporting metrics, analytics and strategies, and partnering with the Operations Teams who are ultimately the internal clients of our Finance team.   Preferred Location: Portland, MEImportant Applicant Note: If you apply, to be considered you must embed a cover letter with your resume, that at a minimum, answers these questions. Please share any other details about yourself that isn't captured in your resume.What about this particular opportunity is most compelling versus your currentprior position?Tell us about your previous company culture. What attributes did you enjoy the most in your prior manager? What attributes about them have now become red flags for you?Please give us an example that tells us you have strong organizationattention to detail skills.Our company pace is fast. We plan to grow the business 20% each of the next five years. Please describe an example illustrating your workstyle would be a good fit.Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end financial planning, budgeting, and strategic financial modelingDirect the annual budgeting process across all business units, including improving existing budget templates, driving collaborative key assumptions, and conducting variance analysisDirectly responsible for the maintenance and development of financial models to (a) evaluate new shack opening opportunities, (b) new product line scenarios, and (c) private equity investor quality long-term projectionsEstablish a rolling forecast process with monthlyquarterly comparisons to actual performance updates to provide real-time visibility to leadership and operatorsPartner with department heads to translate business strategies into detailed financial plans, including resource allocation and ROI analysisSet routine meetings with business leaders to hold them accountable to budgets and financial goalsSet up a process for business leader to report out on their KPIs and metrics to measure progress against strategic initiatives and company objectivesManage financial reporting and presenting to the Executive Leadership team and Board members on a monthly callWork with Accounting to generate monthly financial packages that include P&L analysis, balance sheet reviews, cash flow projections, and operational metricsIdeate, create and develop new ad hoc analysis that will take deeper dives into key areas of the business, such as Average check vs Guest count trends, SKU and Customer Margin analysis, COGS and Food Waste, Revenue Share of 3rd party delivery, corporate travel spending, etc.Work with CFO on preparation of quarterly board materials, including quarterly financials, variance analysis, forecast updates, and strategic recommendationsWork with CFO on boardinvestorownership data requestsWork with CFO to oversee financial risk management and compliance protocolsCollaborate with CFO and Accounting team to ensure accurate financial controls and compliance with regulatory requirements, banking covenants, and insurance programsMonitor and analyze Seafood Company's working capital metrics (AR days outstanding, Inventory turns) and suggesting improvements to optimize cash managementDevelop and maintain financial policies and procedures to mitigate risks while supporting business growthLead stress testing and sensitivity analyses to evaluate potential risks and their financial impactDrive operational improvements through financial analysis and cost managementIdentify and quantify efficiency opportunities across the organization through detailed cost analysis and benchmarkingLead cross-functional process improvement initiatives to optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costsWork with MarketingOperationsSales to develop pricing strategies and profitability analyses to maximize margins across products and servicesBuild and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to drive adoption of cost management initiatives and track performanceAdditional Context about the Role:This VP FP&A role would be new for the Company as the work was previously handled by the CFO, but as the business grows, the CFO needs support. The Company already has an Accounting team that handles the operational day to day work and the audit. However, that being said, the VP of FP&A would partner deeply with Accounting and be cross trained to learn the inner workings of the Accounting team as a single departmentunit.QualificationsMBA or Master's in FinanceAdvanced financial modeling and forecasting expertise5+ years financial leadership experience with 10+ years of corporate finance experienceProven track record of strategic financial planning in earlier stage organizations with limited resourcesExperience with financial systems, ERP implementations, and technological transformationStrong executive communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsRequired CompetenciesAdvanced financial strategy developmentComplex financial analysis and reportingTechnical proficiency in financial technologiesCompensation and Benefits:Salary commensurate with experience - $130,000-$160,000 per annumAnnual bonus programPaid vacation, sick days, and holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insurance on a national PPO network with company premium contributionsAccess to an Health Savings Account (HSA) and supplemental insurance policies (Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)Low-asset fee 401k retirement plan after one monthMobile phone stipend programPaid parental leave Company Amex for approved expensesAbout Luke's LobsterLuke's Lobster was born out of the dream of Maine native and third-generation lobsterman Luke Holden to bring the quality lobster rolls of his youth to the big city. After meeting business partner Ben Conniff on Craigslist, the two twenty-somethings opened their first lobster shack in a 250 square foot space in NYC's East Village in October 2009. Now 15 years later, Luke's Lobster brings traceable, sustainable seafood to guests across the globe. Our vision is to be the world's most trusted seafood brand. Our mission is to serve the best seafood because we care for it obsessively from the dock to you, and because we're devoted to serving the whole community of people it touches. We work directly with fishermen to hand pick the best seafood, bring it straight to our own seafood company in Saco, ME and then ship directly to our shacks, grocery partners, and consumers. Cutting out the middleman means better tasting seafood for you to enjoy and a fairer price for our fishermen.At Luke's, our company culture comes first. We are proud and passionate about the work environment we have fostered and are excited to see it continue to grow. We value diversity, creativity, transparency, and open communication from all levels. In 2018, we furthered our commitment to sustainability and socially conscious business practices by becoming a certified B Corporation®, reflecting Luke's Lobster's deep devotion to our communities, family of teammates, and the environment. Please visit for more information.EEO StatementLuke's Lobster provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any status, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Luke's Lobster complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Luke's Lobster expressly prohibits all forms of workplace harassment. Improper interference with the ability of Luke's Lobster employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Essential job functions include standing for sustained periods of time, lifting objects from lower to higher positions, ascending or descending stairs or ladders, and bending, crouching, and reaching to low and high places. Luke's Lobster is a participant of E-Verify.

Created: 2025-02-17