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COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Darden family of restaurants features some of the most recognizable and successful brands in full-service dining: Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy's, Seasons 52, and Eddie V's. Our people equal our success, and we are proud to employ more than 200,000 team members in more than 2,100 restaurants. Together, we create memorable experiences for nearly 440 million guests in hundreds of communities across North America. Darden's finance team encompasses both corporate and brand-specific roles that focus on FP&A as well as providing direct decision-making support for our operations, marketing, human resources and technology teams. We nurture career development with a pro-active rotation program focused on developing well-rounded future leaders. Flexible work arrangements are offered such as flexible start & end times and remote work options 1-2 days each week as business needs allow.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Financial Analyst is responsible for forecasting, analyzing, and financial modeling in support of business objectives. In this role, the Financial Analyst is also responsible for developing proactive solutions and communicating potential impact on the overall business.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Performs routine to complex financial analysis according to established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work
• Performs financial oversight for assigned area(s)
• Maintains active communications with key business partners and presents findings
• Provides analytical support in the conversion of brand strategies into innovative action plans
• Leverages data analysis to determine the financial impact of proposed business initiatives
• Proactively identifies discrepancies in data, determine cause and communicate questions/ adjustments to appropriate accounting departments
• Prepares and coordinates various weekly, monthly and/or year-end analyses, reports and financial reports for management review
• Participates in meetings providing analysis that recognizes both successes and opportunities in the area
• Identifies and communicates emerging trends and their impact so action is prioritized appropriately