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Steak n Shake lists this Director Retail Finance opportunity in united, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Steak n Shake’s Director of Retail Finance – Analytics & Operations will lead financial strategy and performance of our rapidly growing Consumer Products Retail Division. Through analytical insight and strong business acumen, this role will enable informed decision-making and provide complete transparency into financial and operational performance, helping guide the Division’s growth and profitability.
Department : Supply Chain FLSA: Exempt Direct Reports: N/A
Reports to: Head Retail Division - this role will be remote with preference for locations based near SNS locations.
Required Education and Experience :
8-12+ years in FP&A, Pricing Strategy, or Operational Finance roles within a CPG organization
Proven success supporting new business units
Experience partnering with key drivers such as supply chain and commercial teams
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Supply Chain Management
Master’s Degree preferred
Experience establishing data supply chain to support reporting and modeling demands of a new business
Knowledge of supply chain software program, such as Arrowstream, Armada, etc…
Primary and On-Going Accountabilities:
Pricing & Margin Strategy
Lead development of retail pricing strategies across multiple channels (grocery, club, e-commerce, etc…)
Establish pricing frameworks that balance competitiveness, margin targets, and brand positioning
Partner with national broker, supply chain & sales to evaluate pricing scenarios, trade-offs, promotional, and launch strategies
Monitor and analyze price realization, trade spend effectiveness, and margin leakage
Financial Modeling & ROI Analysis
Build robust and accurate financial models to evaluate product launches, channel expansion, and customer-specific opportunities
Liaison with the Steak n Shake finance and accounting team
Lead ROI analysis for new retail initiatives, SKU launches, packaging formats, & distribution strategies
Conduct cost-benefit analyses across supply chain forecast and logistics decisions for network optimization
Develop scenario planning to assess risks to volume, cost inflation, & pricing elasticity in various channels
Cross-Functional Business Partnerships
Serve as the retail financial partner to steak n shake finance team, supply chain, marketing, and broader internal teams
Provide data-driven insights that inform decisions on assortment, promotions, and go-to-market strategies
Cost Structure & Profit Optimization
Develop deep understanding of end-to-end cost structure (ingredients, manufacturing, logistics & warehousing, retail fees, etc…)
Identify opportunities to improve gross margin through cost optimization, pricing actions, or mix shifts
Collaborate with multiple departments to evaluate cost-to-serve by customer and channel
Support sales proposals and negotiations by providing financial guardrails and profitability analysis
Reporting
Build and track KPIs tied to retail profitability, margin, and financial performance of retail business unit
Develop dashboards and normal reporting cadence for leadership
Analyze variances vs launch plan to identify root causes and business recommendations to correct
Provide financial transparency into performance of emerging retail business unit
Strategy & Planning
Support long-term financial planning for retail channel growth
Evaluate market entry strategies, customer prioritization, and investment allocations
Lead annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting process to set planning goals for business unit
Define roadmap for scaling retail within a historically focused foodservice brand
COMPETENCIES:
Familiarity with ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc…)
Vision to establish data pipeline necessary to support emerging business analysis and reporting requirements
Leadership/composure in ambiguous and emerging business
Strong Presentation Skills
Strong Relationship Management
Strategic & Critical Thinking
Teamwork & Collaboration
Note: This is not an exhaustive list of roles, activities, requirements, efforts,or working conditions associated with the position. This description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position. Steak n Shake reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different activities be performed when circumstances change with or without notice.
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