Finance Specialist

New York, United States (On-site) Contract

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.

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