Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

BJ's Restaurants•Huntington Beach, CA

26d•$185,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At BJ’s Restaurants, we’ve been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments since 1978. We’re more than a restaurant, we’re a team of passionate people who take pride in creating great food, memorable experiences, and a workplace where everyone feels valued. If you’re energized by teamwork, motivated to keep learning, and passionate about creating great experiences for others, you’ll feel right at home here. We’re seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Sr. Director of FP&A to lead enterprise-wide planning and performance insights. This is a high-visibility role that partners closely with our CFO and executive leadership team to influence key decisions that drive growth, profitability, and shareholder value. You won’t just report the numbers, you’ll shape the story behind them. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys connecting strategy to execution, and wants to make a measurable impact on a nationally recognized brand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
8–12+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience, including team leadership.
Proven success influencing executive stakeholders and scaling financial processes.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise with strong storytelling capabilities.
Agility, precision, and the ability to manage complexity in a fast-moving environment.
A proactive mindset with a bias toward action and results.

Nice To Haves

Experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality environments is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Lead the company-wide financial planning process — annual budget, long-range plan, and monthly forecasts — across all revenue and cost centers.
Own restaurant-level sales forecasting and labor modeling, leveraging macroeconomic trends, industry data, historical performance, seasonality, and promotional strategies.
Translate complex financial data into clear insights that drive operational performance and executive decision-making.
Provide deep variance analysis, uncover root causes, and recommend actions that improve margins and efficiency.
Oversee consolidated P&L reporting, segment-level financials, and KPI dashboards that support board presentations, earnings calls, and investor communications.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and HR to ensure financial alignment with strategic priorities.
Monitor industry and consumer trends, benchmark performance against competitors, and identify risks and opportunities before they surface.
Build and develop a high-performing FP&A team, creating scalable processes and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.