Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
posted about 2 months ago
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a skilled Senior Analyst to join our finance team within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) group. This role is essential for supporting our Culinary Division by managing its financial systems and leveraging data to drive informed decision-making. The successful candidate will have a blend of experience in the hospitality/dining industry and strong technical and analytical skills. They will ensure the smooth operation of culinary systems while providing key insights that contribute to the financial health of the division. The Senior Financial Analyst will oversee and maintain all software and business systems related to dining services, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with CSHL's financial systems. This includes extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data from culinary systems to assist in data-driven decision-making processes. The analyst will collaborate with dining and other finance teams to develop and manage financial reports, including P&L statements for each service location. Additionally, they will fine-tune and maintain POS systems, including menu items, pricing, and Price Look Ups (PLUs), to ensure accuracy and efficiency. The role also involves assisting in the development and adherence to annual budgets by providing detailed financial analysis and forecasting. The Senior Analyst will collaborate with procurement teams to ensure cost-effective purchasing of food and beverage products and support group purchasing initiatives. They will develop and update training materials related to financial systems, ensuring staff are well-versed in system use and data interpretation. Furthermore, the analyst will work with culinary management to ensure efficient and productive staff scheduling based on demand forecasts and lead or participate in projects that enhance the financial systems and processes within the Culinary Division.