Financial Analyst

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location

Head Office: 25 Sims Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1C9 | Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Responsibilities

• The Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst will support the Kiosk & Retail FP&A team, with primary responsibility for P&L management, sales and profitability analytics, management reporting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• The role will partner closely with Operations and other business functions to ensure financial results are complete and accurate, identify key business drivers and performance trends, and translate financial data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly P&L and management reporting, including key performance indicators such as sales, gross profit, shrink, same-store sales, customer/store profitability, and other operating metrics.
• Perform detailed Actual vs. Budget, Actual vs. Forecast, month-over-month, and year-over-year variance analysis, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare weekly sales, gross profit, and profitability variance analysis with a high degree of accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Support end-to-end P&L management, including identifying and recommending required accruals, reclassifications, and other P&L-impacting journal entries.
• During the month-end close cycle, particularly WD-5 through WD+1, proactively review P&L activity to identify missing, incomplete, or unusual items and support the accuracy and completeness of financial results.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and management reporting packages that clearly communicate financial results, business drivers, risks, opportunities, and performance trends to Operations and other business stakeholders.
• Partner with Operations and cross-functional teams to support the accurate financial reporting and analysis of onsite and retail inventory.
• Support the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and financial planning process, including development and validation of key business assumptions.
• Develop and enhance financial models, reporting tools, and analytical processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision support.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and other FP&A initiatives as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant FP&A or financial analysis experience, including hands-on experience with Actual vs. Budget and Actual vs. Forecast variance analysis. Required
• Strong understanding of P&L management, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis. Required
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience preparing management reporting and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint. Required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to work efficiently with large datasets and communicate financial results clearly. Required
• AI/Copilot savvy, with the ability to leverage Microsoft Copilot and other productivity tools to improve financial analysis, reporting, and process efficiency. Required
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet tight reporting and close deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to independently articulate financial results and insights to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• CPA designation or active progression toward CPA is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Power BI, financial dashboards, automation, or Excel/VBA macros is considered a strong asset.

Why you should join our team

Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.

Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.

Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.

Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

For more information about Bento and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Investment Analyst, Business Analyst, Corporate Finance Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Revenue Analyst, Cost Analyst, Financial Reporting Analyst, Accounting Analyst, or Finance Coordinator.

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

This posting is for current vacancy. We use automated system, including artificial intelligence to support the review of applications. All candidates are also reviewed by our hiring team.

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