Job Description
About Rewards Network
For 41 years, Rewards Network has been helping restaurants grow revenue, increase traffic, and boost customer engagement through innovative financial, marketing services, and premier dining rewards programs. By offering unique card-linked offers, we introduce diners to fantastic restaurant experiences, leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to deliver value to restaurants, diners, and our strategic partners’ loyalty programs.
Our Culture
At Rewards Network, you’ll be part of a driven and diverse team that excels in collaboration, issue resolution, and taking ownership of both personal growth and the company’s success. We take pride in partnering with the world’s most powerful loyalty programs to drive full-price paying customers to local restaurants through marketing services and flexible funding options. Our engaging and rewarding environment is designed to help you gain your full potential.
Job Overview
The role of Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) exists to provide insights into business trends and performance to the senior leadership of Rewards Network, affording effective decision making and strategic planning. Through analysis, modeling, and communication, the Manager of FP&A will be expected to work closely with senior leaders across the business to deliver insights that matter – notably so during our annual planning cycle, but also on a continual basis as we deliver disruptive value affording Rewards Network’s evolution into the future.
This is a hybrid position with in office 3 days a week in our Chicago Headquarters.
What you’ll bring to the table: (Responsibilities)
- Partner with Sr. Director of Finance in ownership of Rewards Network’s financial model
- Lead annual financial planning process with departmental directors and managers
- Own management and financial reporting assets and processes
- Perform ad hoc modeling and analysis
- Provide team leadership and support the development of financial staff
- Analyze financial results and key performance indicators to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Prepare and present financial forecasts and variance analyses to senior leadership
- Support strategic initiatives by providing financial insights and scenario modeling
- Collaborate cross-functionally to gather business intelligence and ensure alignment of financial plans with company objectives
- Continuously improve financial planning processes and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies related to financial planning and reporting
Do you have the right mix of ingredients: (Requirements)
- Advanced corporate finance knowledge and analytical skills
- Strong interest and skills with modeling and analysis, with a demonstrated history of success in both
- Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Expertise in financial modeling and scenario analysis
- Experience in developing team members, leadership experience a plus
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and align financial plans with business objectives
- Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance in financial reporting
- Continuous improvement mindset for financial planning processes and tools
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- 4+ years of experience in corporate finance or financial analysis
- CPA or Master of Science in Accounting a plus
What you’ll love about us:
Comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- This is a full time, exempt position, and the base compensation for this opening in Chicago is expected to be $110,000-$135,000 annualized, depending on level, candidate experience, skills and other factors. This position is eligible for a 10% bonus with a total comp of $121,000-$148,500.
- Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant customers.
- Sales Academy: In- depth training
- Competitive Time Off Benefits: including flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and parental leave.
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)
- Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free.
- Two dental plan options and a vision plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
- Short Term and Long-Term disability
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance
- Employee Life Assistance Program
Rewards Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We encourage and strongly support workplace diversity.
Expected Pay Range
$110,000—$135,000 USD
