Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and Treasury

Overview

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This is an on-site position Monday – Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays and is based at Red Lobster’s corporate office in Orlando, FL. 

The Manager of FP&A and Treasury serves as a key finance partner responsible for driving disciplined financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis while overseeing cash, liquidity, and treasury operations. This role blends strategic financial insight with operational rigor—supporting executive decision-making, ensuring strong cash visibility, and safeguarding the company’s financial flexibility.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights while also managing day-to-day treasury execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead portions of the annual budget, reforecast, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and operational priorities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial forecasts, including P&L, cash flow, and variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior periods.
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting earnings, cash flow, scenario planning, and sensitivity analyses.
• Analyze key drivers of financial performance (sales, labor, margins, costs) and provide actionable insights to Finance and cross-functional leaders.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Supply Chain, and other functions to support planning assumptions, cost management initiatives, and performance tracking.
• Support executive-level reporting, dashboards, and board-ready materials with clear narratives and key takeaways.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage daily, weekly, and long-range cash forecasting to ensure liquidity, visibility, and proactive risk management.
• Oversee cash positioning, bank account activity, and short-term liquidity planning.
• Support banking relationships, including account management, fees analysis, and service optimization.
• Assist with debt compliance, covenant tracking, and lender reporting requirements, as applicable.
• Partner with Accounting on cash-related reconciliations, month-end close activities, and controls.
• Support treasury-related projects, including system enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives.

Controls, Governance & Process Improvement

• Ensure strong financial controls, documentation, and compliance across FP&A and treasury processes.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies, standardization, and improved forecasting accuracy.
• Support audit requests and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
• Contribute to the development of best practices in financial modeling, reporting, and cash management.

People & Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to business leaders
• Provide day-to-day guidance to analysts as needed
• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Tax, Payroll, and external partners to ensure seamless financial operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or treasury roles.
• Experience in multi-unit, retail, restaurant, or consumer-facing industries preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of cash flow management, liquidity forecasting, and treasury operations.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning systems or BI tools preferred.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive-level insights.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership mindset, and follow-through.