Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

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 Financial Analyst will be a highly motivated professional with strong technical and communication skills who provides financial and business analysis to help teams make well-informed decisions. The position delivers regular reporting and insights to evaluate current performance and emerging business trends

• This is a dynamic role within an exciting, high-growth organization, with exposure to Operations, Marketing, Financial Planning, and other teams across the organization

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

• Serve as the central point of coordination between Finance and Operations, including compiling and analyzing monthly operational KPIs to help drive performance improvement

• Develop materials to support monthly financial-results reviews and quarterly earnings announcements

• Work cross-functionally to help advance strategic company initiatives

• Conduct analyses to identify business trends and cost-savings opportunities

• Analyze large datasets to understand key business drivers, translate findings into actionable insights, and evaluate their implications for the overall business

• Influence organizational decision-making through compelling presentations and data-driven storytelling for leadership and other stakeholders

• Develop and enhance data-visualization tools that effectively communicate insights

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes

• Complete ad hoc requests and analyses as needed

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Minimum of 2 years of experience 

• Experience in planning, forecasting, and variance analysis is required

• Strong Excel and financial-modeling experience required

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

• Experience with Power BI is a plus

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

• Demonstrates tenacity in meeting goals and developing solutions to business challenges

• Resourceful, able to learn quickly, and committed to continuous learning and self-improvement

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

• Collaborative team player who is willing to cross-train and assist fellow team members as needed

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills 

• Adaptable and able to excel in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and conditions

• Understands generative AI platforms and their practical applications in business analysis, research, and presentations

• 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.