About the job
Job Title: Contract Financial Analysis Lead (Vena Implementation & FP&A Support)
Type: Contract (4–6 months, with potential to convert to permanent)
Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Overview:
A growing multi-location hospitality group is seeking a hands-on Financial Analyst with strong Vena Solutions experience to support their FP&A and reporting functions during a critical budgeting and forecasting cycle. This role will work closely with the acting CFO and play a key role in finalizing reporting structures, improving workflows, and assisting with financial planning processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation and optimization of Vena Solutions, including configuration of cubes, workflows, and reporting books.
- Assist in the 2026 budget and forecast cycle setup and execution.
- Consolidate financial data from the ERP system for reporting purposes.
- Build and enhance financial reports for field finance and executive teams.
- Train field staff and team members on Vena processes and reporting tools.
- Support ongoing report distribution and process improvements.
- Contribute to restaurant-level reporting rollout across 30+ locations.
Requirements:
- Strong experience with Vena Solutions – ideally someone who has helped implement or optimize Vena in a finance function.
- Solid FP&A and budgeting/forecasting experience.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a lean team environment.
- Hands-on and process-driven approach – willing to build, iterate, and improve.
- Financial acumen and comfort working across both finance and accounting functions.
- Experience in hospitality or restaurant industries is a plus, but not required.
Team & Reporting Structure:
- Reports directly to the Acting CFO.
- Works alongside a Field Finance Analyst.
- No existing finance support team beyond current leadership.
- Opportunity to train and onboard a new analyst joining in November.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Open to a contract-to-perm path, depending on fit and performance.