About the role
Description Happy Corner Hospitality Group, home to Motek, Yalla, and Sesame Bakery, is a Mediterranean restaurant collective. As a family-owned business committed to enriching Miami's and New York’s food culture, we deliver genuine, thoughtful, and delectable Mediterranean dishes with a focus on freshness and quality ingredients. Reports To: Director of Finance Position Summary
The Financial Analyst plays a key role in driving financial performance by delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and actionable recommendations across the organization. The ideal candidate will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making in a dynamic hospitality environment.
Responsibilities:
Financial
Analysis
Own key components of the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, new initiatives, and strategic decisions
Analyze business performance across locations, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve margins and profitability
Deliver clear, data-driven insights to support executive decision-making
Reporting & Performance Insights:
Prepare and present monthly financial packages, including P&L analysis, KPIs, and variance reporting
Track performance against budgets and forecasts, proactively highlighting key drivers and actionable recommendations
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into operational and financial performance
Support ad hoc analysis for leadership, including new store openings, pricing strategy, and cost optimization
Cross-Functional Support:
Act as a finance partner to marketing, evaluating campaign performance and return on investment (ROI)
Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to optimize inventory, reduce waste, and improve cost efficiency
Work closely with restaurant leadership to understand operational drivers and translate them into financial outcomes
Provide guidance to non-finance stakeholders, helping teams make informed, data-driven decisions
Process Improvement & Strategy
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance data integrity
Contribute to the development of financial strategies that support company growth and scalability
Support implementation and optimization of financial systems, tools, and reporting capabilities
Benefits:
Paid time off Wages paid weekly Free parking Growth opportunities 401k savings plans Medical, dental and vision insurance Employee discounts Requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in finance within in the hospitality industry
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial systems or BI tools is a plus
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly