Welcome to Whataburger Careers!
Our Flavor — Why Whataburger
Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.
Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready — to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.
Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do
As a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Director, you’ll be the enterprise’s strategic finance engine—turning data into decisions that Make a Difference for our Guests and Family Members by funding the initiatives that matter most. You’ll Serve with Heart as a trusted partner to executives and operators, delivering clear, actionable insights that illuminate the story behind our numbers. You’ll Win as One by aligning plans across Finance, Operations, and cross‑functional teams to drive accountability, performance, and shared results. And you’ll Move Forward Boldly by modernizing our planning processes, advancing scenario modeling, and elevating the cadence and quality of executive‑level reporting to shape Whataburger’s long‑term growth.
Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities
As a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Director, you will:
Lead end‑to‑end annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles enterprise‑wide.
Build long‑range plans and scenario models to assess risks, opportunities, and strategic tradeoffs.
Deliver executive‑ready reporting and financial storytelling for Senior Leadership and board forums.
Drive performance management—define KPIs, analyze profitability drivers, and surface insights that inform action.
Strengthen FP&A governance, cadence, and analytical frameworks to improve accuracy, transparency, and decision support.
Provide strategic financial analysis for major initiatives (e.g., capital investments, acquisitions, enterprise programs).
Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and other teams to align financial and operational goals.
Build, mentor, and elevate a high‑performing FP&A team and analytical capability.
The Sauce — Pay & Perks
As a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Director, you will receive:
Base compensation range: $175,000 to $225,000
Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
5 weeks PTO
Flex Weeks
Paid Corporate Holidays
Paid Parental Leave*
401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits*
Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits*
Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
Wireless Service Discounts
Computer & Software Discounts
Fitness / Gym Discounts
Awards and recognition for all you do
Retirement Celebration Program
What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience
As a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Director, you must have:
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
12+ years of progressive FP&A/corporate finance experience; 5–7+ years leading and developing teams.
Proven leadership of budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and performance analysis in complex organizations.
Advanced financial modeling and scenario planning; strong business storytelling for executive audiences.
Ability to translate complex data into clear insights that influence strategy and decisions.
Track record of cross‑functional collaboration and enterprise mindset.
Extra Toppings — Desired Experience
As a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Director, we prefer you to have:
MBA or other advanced degree.
CPA or CFA.
Experience in multi‑unit, restaurant, retail, or consumer businesses.
Hands‑on leadership with enterprise planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Hyperion).
Driving finance transformation and process improvement (governance, cadence, data quality).
Board‑level reporting exposure and strategic investment evaluation experience.
Where & How You’ll Work
This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.
Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
*Eligibility rules may apply
300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 12+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience
- 5-7+ years leading and developing teams
- Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance analysis in complex organizations
- Advanced financial modeling and scenario planning skills
- Strong business storytelling for executive audiences
- Ability to translate complex data into clear insights that influence strategy and decisions
- Track record of cross-functional collaboration and enterprise mindset
- MBA or other advanced degree
- CPA or CFA
- Experience in multi-unit, restaurant, retail, or consumer businesses
- Leadership experience with enterprise planning platforms such as Anaplan, Adaptive, or Hyperion
- Experience driving finance transformation and process improvement
- Board-level reporting exposure and strategic investment evaluation experience
- Reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office
- Full-time availability
Whataburger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whataburger and has not been reviewed or approved by Whataburger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as robust, with multiple medical options, dental and vision, telehealth access, and added mental-health and chronic-condition programs. The package also includes disability options and an Employee Assistance Program with counseling support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes access to a 401(k) with an employer match and potential profit-sharing, with eligibility tied to service requirements. This creates a tangible long-term savings component beyond hourly wages.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Career upside is emphasized through performance incentives and a management track that can reach materially higher total compensation, including six-figure potential at the Operating Partner level. Scholarships, education assistance, and prize-based programs add non-wage recognition tied to participation and development.
Whataburger Insights
What We Do
On Aug. 8, 1950, an adventurous and determined entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson opened up the world’s first Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. He had a simple goal: to serve a burger so big it took two hands to hold and so good that after one bite customers would say, “What a burger!” He succeeded on both counts and turned that one little burger stand into a legend loved throughout Texas and the South. Today, each and every Whataburger is made to order, right when it’s ordered. And they’re still made with 100 percent pure, never-frozen beef and served on a big toasted five-inch bun with all “the extras” to suit your taste. Grilled jalapeños, extra bacon, three slices of cheese, no tomatoes, extra pickles? No problem. Your Whataburger will be made just like you like it, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whataburger’s following has grown exponentially in its more than 75-year history, thanks to a number of features, including its famous burgers and growing list of menu items, its iconic orange-and-white-striped restaurants and its famous Fancy Ketchup. Whataburger is more than a burger chain. It’s a place that feels like home to more than 51,000 employees, called Family Members, and millions of customers. It’s a brand built on pride, care and love. It’s a place people count on in their communities. It’s a place where goodness lives. So now with more than 1,100 Whataburger restaurants across 16 states stretching from Las Vegas to the Carolinas, road-trippers and hometown folks alike continue gathering under the big orange-and-white roofs for fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly service.
