Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

WHO WE ARE

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

WHAT WE’LL NEED

The Senior Financial Analyst is a highly motivated individual with strong technical and communication skills who provides financial and business analytics, so our teams make well informed decisions. The position provides regular reporting and analysis to understand current and future business trends. 

This is a dynamic role in an exciting high growth organization with exposure to development and operations, corporate strategy, financial planning, and teams across the organization (marketing, restaurant development, operations, supply chain, and Brand Partners).  

• Assist in the development and management of the annual plan and ongoing financial forecasts 

• Curate daily, weekly, and quarterly sales forecasts by region 

• Conduct strategic sales analysis on promotions and guide decision making 

• Create and maintain reports to monitor performance indicators, highlight trends, and analyze causes of variance to the annual plan and ongoing financial forecasts  

• Develop materials to support monthly period results and quarterly earnings announcements 

• Serve as a key member in cross functional teams driving strategic company initiatives 

• Prepare financial and business-related analysis using key financial metrics for value quantification (ROI, IRR, breakeven, NPV)  

• Lead strategic sales analyses and executive-level business reviews, delivering insights and recommendations that drive revenue growth and operational performance

• Execute analysis to help identify revenue and margin enhancing initiatives for our system and Brand Partners 

• Work with large data sets to understand key business drivers, translate the findings into insights and actions, and their implications for the overall business

• Influence organizational decision-making through compelling presentations and data-driven storytelling to senior leadership and executive stakeholders

• Develop and enhance dashboards using data visualization tools including PowerBI to effectively communicate data insights  

• Continuously improve and streamline processes 

• Ad hoc requests as needed

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Prior restaurant or retail experience a plus, but not required 

• Strong data visualization experience with either PowerBI or Tableau preferred 

• Strong Excel skills with modeling experience required 

• Strategic, analytical thinker with strong bias for fact-based decision-making  

• Exhibits tenacity meeting goals and determining solutions to meet business challenges 

• Resourceful, learns quickly and has a thirst for knowledge and self-improvement 

• Guest service mentality; has a genuine desire to serve the customer 

• Well organized and detail oriented, ability to manage multiple deadlines with a sense of urgency  

• Proactively identifies business trends and willingness to assists others 

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills 

• Adaptable, exhibits flexibility with changing priorities and conditions 

• Understanding of generative AI platforms and their practical applications in business analysis, research, and presentation development

• Excels in a fast-paced environment 

WHO YOU ARE 

No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.

You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.

You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.

You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.

You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

BENEFITS

FLAVOR PERKS:

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees

• One paid volunteer day of your choice

• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles

• Team member stock purchase plan

• Health savings or flexible spending account options

• 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided

• Pet insurance

• Education Assistance

• Wellness reimbursement program

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

FUN IS THE BEST FLAVOR:

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office

• Discount on Wingstop gift cards

• Onsite game room

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.