Vice President FP&A

Company Profile:
AtCAVA wemake it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good are guided by a Mediterranean heritage thats been perfecting howto eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity curiosityand the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towardssomethingbig together.

We foster a culture built on five corevalues:

• Generosity First Always:We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in of others.
• Constant Curiosity:We are eager to learn grow and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility:We welcome change; its the only constant. We embrace adjust adapt.
• Passion for Positivity:We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition:We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

VP Financial Planning & Analysis

The Vice President Financial Planning & Analysis willplay a critical leadership role in shaping CAVAs financial strategy as thecompany continues to scale nationally. This leader will serve as a strategicthought partner for the executive leadership team driving enterprise-wideplanning forecasting and performance management. The role partners closelywith leadership to provide strategic insight enable data-driven decisionmaking and ensure financial discipline aligned with CAVAs long-term goals whilehelping to make CAVAs mission to bring heart health and humanity to foodinto a reality.

Success at CAVA:AtCAVA a Vice President shapes functional direction and leads major strategicdecisions. We look for leaders who think big guide transformation andcultivate high-performing inclusive teams that drive sustained growth acrossthe business.

What Youll Do:

• Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team providing coaching guidance and professional development
• Lead the annual budget and periodic forecast processes
• Partner with the strategy leader and Corporate Development to create the long-range plan and translate company strategy into financial plans KPIs and measurable outcomes
• Develop scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic initiatives investments and capital allocation decisions
• Deliver timely and insightful financial reporting and variance analysis highlighting trends risks and opportunities to the executive team and Board of Directors
• Build and maintain financial models that support scenario planning capital allocation and investment decisions.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to business unit leaders by delivering data-driven insights and recommendations to improve performance.
• Support the preparation of executive-level presentations and reporting including Board and ELT materials.
• Lead efforts and leverage AI to establish best-in-class FP&A processes tools reporting and systems to support scale and efficiency.
• Influence decision-making through financial insights rather than control.
• Ensure financial data integrity and strong coordination with the data and accounting team.
• Evaluate performance KPIs and partner with teams to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in the Finance Transformation initiative to strengthen the entire organization.
• Foster a culture of curiosity ownership and collaboration within the FP&A team and across the organization.
• Embody and promote CAVAs mission and values through leadership transparency and partnership.

The Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• 15 years of experience in financial planning & analysis corporate finance or related roles including prior experience managing teams.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience supporting both G&A functions and operating business units (ideally including manufacturing and/or multi-unit retail or restaurants).
• Proven ability to lead budgeting forecasting and strategic planning processes at scale.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with large data sets and drawing strategic insights.
• Executive presence and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Proven capability in providing feedback and support to senior leaders across organizations.
• Experience building and mentoring high-performing FP&A teams in a fast-paced growth oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial planning tools; experience with BI/reporting platforms and ERP systems is a plus.
• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field required; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Passion for CAVAs mission and a strong commitment to enabling impact through data and insights

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify analyze and assess details
• For certain positions must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer:

• Competitive salary plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO paid parental leave plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health Dental Vision Telemedicine Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD LTD Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
• All exempt and non-exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The posting range is an all cash range.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

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