Senior Financial Analyst
Role Overview
The Senior Financial Analyst is a key contributor to Portillo’s finance team, responsible for delivering the analysis, insight, and financial rigor that drive confident decision-making across the organization.
This role owns plays a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis, and partners directly with senior leaders to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that support Portillo’s growth strategy.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and analytical skills with intellectual curiosity, sound business judgement, and communication skills to influence decisions at every level of the organization.
This is a hybrid position based at the Portillo’s Restaurant Support Center in Oakbrook, Illinois with on-site presence required Monday through Thursday.
Key Skills for This Role
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Educational Level/Certifications
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or MBA preferred
- Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Minimum of 3-5 years of financial analysis or FP&A experience; retail and/or hospitality experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis
- Solid understanding of financial accounting, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their application to business operations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial modeling
- Experience with ERP and financial planning systems; Oracle EPM experience preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a natural curiosity to understand business performance drivers
- Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and interpret company, industry, and market data
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial results into actionable recommendations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex data into clear, concise insights
- Comfortable presenting financial findings and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional partners
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process enhancements to improve efficiency
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, taking initiative, and asking thoughtful questions to move work forward
- Self-motivated with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and commitment to continuous learning
- Collaborative team player who builds strong cross-functional relationships while working independently with minimal supervision
- Hot dog! The pay range for this role is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 salary. Your actual compensation will depend on experience, location, and/or additional skills you bring to the table.
- This position is also served with:
- Participation in a discretionary bonus program based on company and individual performance, among other ingredients
- A monthly technology reimbursement
- Quarterly Portillo's Gift Cards
- A bun-believable benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance along with paid time off, life insurance, and our 401(k) plan with a company match
- Learn more about our benefits here
- DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.
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