Senior Analyst, Corporate Finance

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Senior Analyst, Corporate Finance, you will be responsible for the Corporate G&A financial planning and analysis, with a focus on HR, Legal, and Finance functions. You will collaborate closely with departmental leaders, providing analytical support and guidance on key business decisions, finance issues, and projects. This role will also be responsible for P&L expense planning, forecasting, and reporting delivering actionable insights that drive financial performance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Strong candidates are motivated by what they can achieve, growth they could experience and how they will impact the company.
• Annual planning, budgeting, and quarterly forecasting for particular areas of Chipotle's departmental in addition to departmental G&A.
• Create and maintain rich reporting and data visualization to communicate complex business results & aid in the execution of Chipotle's plan.
• Guide and influence departmental leadership to undertake strategic financial decisions that improve the economic model and help to fulfill Chipotle's vision.
• Monitor variances to plan and forecast throughout the year, forecasting results, and presenting findings to appropriate parties.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for increased profitability or efficiency, presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Develop financial models, diagnostic tools, or new analytical methods to identify trends, interpret results, and optimize profit at the restaurant and corporate level.
• Coordinate with all levels of leadership, from other analysts to officers, and various departments to assess needs for financial information, developing reports, analyses, and tools to meet those needs.
• Guide and assist the FP&A team and department leaders in preparing annual budgets and strategic plans.
• Present project results, recommendations, and solutions to all levels of leadership.
• Utilize multiple sources of data to extract, analyze, and report on various items including Sales, ROI on a project, restaurant performance on certain key measures, and G&A spend, presents findings, making recommendations on next steps.
• Educate non-finance partners at all levels of leadership on financial matters, policies, and business concepts to increase the business acumen of departmental leadership.
• Ad-hoc financial and non-financial analysis supporting Chipotle's Legal, HR, Finance, & Executive Leadership groups.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally in multi-unit retail or restaurant environments.
• CFA/CPA or other related licenses preferred but not required.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and strong MS Office Suite knowledge.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud EPM (including SmartView), PowerBI, and SQL is a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and take ownership of priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to extract and analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and make actionable recommendations.
• Experience with ROI, profitability, variance analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Skilled in presenting financial data to senior leadership and managing confidential information.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $98,000.00–$132,500.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.

WHO WE ARE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  

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