Financial Analyst at Motek Florida – Miami Beach, Florida

Happy Corner Hospitality Group, home to Motek, Yalla, and Sesame Bakery, is a Mediterranean restaurant collective. As a family-owned business committed to enriching Miami's and New York’s food culture, we deliver genuine, thoughtful, and delectable Mediterranean dishes with a focus on freshness and quality ingredients.

Reports To: Director of Finance

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in driving financial performance by delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and actionable recommendations across the organization. The ideal candidate will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis:

• Own key components of the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, new initiatives, and strategic decisions
• Analyze business performance across locations, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve margins and profitability
• Deliver clear, data-driven insights to support executive decision-making

Reporting & Performance Insights:

• Prepare and present monthly financial packages, including P&L analysis, KPIs, and variance reporting
• Track performance against budgets and forecasts, proactively highlighting key drivers and actionable recommendations
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into operational and financial performance
• Support ad hoc analysis for leadership, including new store openings, pricing strategy, and cost optimization

Cross-Functional Support:

• Act as a finance partner to marketing, evaluating campaign performance and return on investment (ROI)
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to optimize inventory, reduce waste, and improve cost efficiency
• Work closely with restaurant leadership to understand operational drivers and translate them into financial outcomes
• Provide guidance to non-finance stakeholders, helping teams make informed, data-driven decisions

Process Improvement & Strategy

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance data integrity
• Contribute to the development of financial strategies that support company growth and scalability
• Support implementation and optimization of financial systems, tools, and reporting capabilities

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Wages paid weekly
• Free parking
• Growth opportunities
• 401k savings plans
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employee discounts

• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance within in the hospitality industry
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial systems or BI tools is a plus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly