Financial Analyst

CAVA is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and decision-making across our growing restaurant portfolio. This role is ideal for an analyst with 1–3 years of experience who is excited to deepen their FP&A skillset in a fast-paced, operationally focused, multi-unit environment. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Real Estate teams to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and investment decisions at the restaurant level. You’ll work with large, complex datasets and have the opportunity to build scalable reporting, improve processes, and grow your technical and analytical capabilities. Success at CAVA At CAVA, Individual Contributors focus on delivering high-quality work, owning tasks, and contributing to team success. We look for team members who take initiative, collaborate across teams, and stay curious about how their work supports broader goals. The following job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities, and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice. What You’ll Do Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance analysis for restaurant-level labor, occupancy, and operating costs Assist in building and maintaining financial models related to new restaurant openings, labor deployment, and cost trends Prepare variance analyses comparing actual results to budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and insights Own recurring performance metrics and reporting for assigned restaurant or cost categories, ensuring accuracy and consistency Partner with Operations and Real Estate teams to understand financial impacts and support decision-making Help improve data accuracy, automate recurring reports, and streamline financial planning and reporting processes Build and maintain scalable reports and dashboards using tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI Work with data sourced from financial systems and data warehouses to support analysis and reporting Support month-end close activities, including accruals, prepaid reviews, and expense validation Conduct ad hoc analysis and research to support Finance and Restaurant Leadership Participate in post-investment reviews and continuous improvement of planning and forecasting processes The Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or a related role Financial & Analytical Skills Strong foundation in accounting concepts, including accruals, prepaids, and expense recognition Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Ability to analyze large datasets and translate results into clear, actionable insights Interest in supporting business decisions by articulating financial trade-offs and recommendations Technical Skills Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) Exposure to SQL and relational databases for querying financial or operational data Experience working with or alongside a data warehouse or analytics environment (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks) is a plus Familiarity with financial planning or ERP systems (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, Oracle, Adaptive, Anaplan) is a plus Comfort partnering with data or analytics teams to source, validate, and interpret data Ability to communicate financial results clearly to non-finance partners Strong written and verbal communication skills Collaborative mindset with curiosity and a desire to learn from cross-functional teams Other Attributes Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-changing environment Eager to grow technical, analytical, and business partnership skills Physical Requirements Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner What we offer Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives* Early Wage Access! Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more! 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions* Free CAVA food Casual work environment The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand All exempt and non-exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available. 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