Senior Strategic Analyst, Strategic Finance

Senior Strategic Analyst, Strategic Finance

Hi there! Have you noticed that the restaurant industry is changing?

We’re PAR and our purpose is:

To deliver solutions that connect people to the restaurants, meals and moments they love.

We take that responsibility very seriously.

As a leading provider of restaurant technology to the top restaurant brands in the world we’re calling all rebels, instigators, idealists and builders to join our constantly growing team. If you’ve excelled at every job, you’ve held but always thought something was missing, please, read on.

Position Description

Reporting directly to the Director of Commercial Finance, the Senior Strategic Analyst will play a vital role in supporting intelligent and financially sound decision-making for PAR Restaurant Solutions Group (RSG). This position demands strong financial analytical skills, business acumen in the context of an enterprise technology and multi-product technology company, and the ability to think strategically. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing and leading analytical efforts across various dimensions, contributing significantly to PAR's business advancement.

Location: Jaipur/Gurugram

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business (MBA preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or strategic finance role, preferably in SaaS or fast-growing technology companies
• Strong finance skills, analytical problem-solving ability, and superior business acumen
• Independent thinking and the ability to use data and business acumen to drive decisions.
• Passion for using data to drive better decision making and connecting operational metrics with financial results
• Strong partnership and influence skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across organizations and functions while utilizing resources effectively.
• Systems Knowledge & Experience

• • Management Reporting System (Planful)
  • Data Visualization (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
  • Microsoft AX Dynamics experience
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Advanced Formulas)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and handle simultaneous assignments under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment

Why We Need You

Holistic Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth analyses across PAR, industry, competitors, Total Addressable Market (TAM)- US and Global, Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM), and Share of Market (SOM).
• Provide comprehensive insights into verticals and geographies, contributing to a holistic understanding of the business landscape.
• Develop financial models to evaluate potential strategic initiatives and support business development activities.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist the commercial finance team in the preparation and ongoing improvements to the monthly financial package, providing key insights, P&Ls and key financial performance indicators
• Assist in producing monthly/weekly financial and operational (metrics) reporting for the business line, operating segment, and corporate FP&A
• Support the Commercial Finance Leader with ad hoc and regular reporting

• • Forecasting process including full 3 statement forecasting (IS, BS, CF), to help drive analysis on profitability trends and impacts in multiple strategic scenarios that take into consideration both organic and inorganic growth
  • Annual Operating Plan Process
  • Quarterly Audit Committee presentation

Strategic Thinking and Decision Support:

• Utilize financial analytical skills to support strategic decision-making for PAR RSG.
• Think strategically and contribute to the development and execution of key business initiatives.

Business Acumen and Partnership:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of enterprise technology and multi-product technology companies.
• Apply business acumen to analyze financial data and derive actionable insights.

• Maintain key metrics/KPIs of the business and develop as needed

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and provide financial insights and financial support for business decision-making.

Systems Knowledge & Experience:

• Utilize Management Reporting System (e.g., Planful, Anaplan, Adaptive), Data Visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau), and Microsoft AX Dynamics for effective analysis and reporting.

Who We Are

PAR invented the FIRST point of sale terminal over 40 years ago, yet we operate much like a start-up at the forefront of restaurant technology.  PAR’s solutions are used to serve tens of millions of guests every day in over 120 countries. Our mission is to build the number one restaurant technology company in the world and we’re off to a great start. We believe our customers want technology that is open and fast that enables their ability to innovate.

Punchh is the leader in AI-powered loyalty, offer management, and customer engagement solutions for brick-and-mortar and online restaurants, convenience stores, and other retailers Punchh brings the power of digital engagement to physical stores by delivering omnichannel experiences and personalization across the entire customer journey to drive same-store sales and customer lifetime value Using pre-built integrations to 200+ third-party systems such as POS, WiFi, kiosk, and payment providers, the Punchh platform delivers actionable, SKU-level data in real-time. Serving 200+ brands that span 100K+ stores in 20 different countries, Punchh customers include 5 of the top 100 North American convenience stores like Casey’s and Racetrac and 37 of the top 100 restaurant brands, including Papa John's, Denny’s, Focus Brands, and Yum! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell) Punchh is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Texas, Canada, and India.

Punchh was built over eleven years by a seasoned leadership team with extensive experience in digital, marketing, CRM, and AI technologies, as well as deep knowledge of the restaurant and retail industries In April of 2021, Punchh agreed to be acquired by PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a leading global provider of restaurant software While Punchh continues to operate as an independent business unit, the acquisition creates a unified commerce cloud platform for enterprise restaurants and positions PAR and its subsidiaries to lead the industry with integrated point-of-sale, back office, payment, and guest engagement solutions.

We’re looking for people who are hungry to go beyond the idea of ‘just a job’. PAR’s not for everyone though: We work hard, and we really reward success. We push ourselves and each other to be better every day. We’re ferocious in battle but gentle in spirit. We’re hands-on people. We keep our room clean and make our bed because details matter. We believe it is better to be fast than big, and that being both is best. We believe diversity creates strong systems and communities. We experiment. Sometimes we break things, but we learn quickly. We’re honest and our intentions are good. And we always offer the last slice of dessert to our guests. We’ve got each other’s and our customers’ backs no matter what.

We believe that our ambition is only limited by our ability to attract and retain great people; people who are up for the challenge to change the game with us!  If it sounds like you belong here, we should meet!