Sr Director, FP&A

As a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Director, you’ll drive strategic finance by turning data into decisions that fund key initiatives. You’ll partner with executives to deliver insights, align plans across functions, modernize planning processes, and strengthen reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles enterprise‑wide.
• Build long‑range plans and scenario models to assess risks, opportunities, and strategic tradeoffs.
• Deliver executive‑ready reporting and financial storytelling for Senior Leadership and board forums.
• Drive performance management—define KPIs, analyze profitability drivers, and surface insights that inform action.
• Strengthen FP&A governance, cadence, and analytical frameworks to improve accuracy, transparency, and decision support.
• Provide strategic financial analysis for major initiatives (e.g., capital investments, acquisitions, enterprise programs).
• Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and other teams to align financial and operational goals.
• Build, mentor, and elevate a high‑performing FP&A team and analytical capability.

Pay & Perks

• Base compensation range: $175,000 to $225,000
• Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
• 5 weeks PTO
• Flex Weeks
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave*
• 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits*
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits*
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
• Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
• Wireless Service Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and recognition for all you do
• Retirement Celebration Program

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 12+ years of progressive FP&A/corporate finance experience; 5–7+ years leading and developing teams.
• Proven leadership of budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and performance analysis in complex organizations.
• Advanced financial modeling and scenario planning; strong business storytelling for executive audiences.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights that influence strategy and decisions.
• Track record of cross‑functional collaboration and enterprise mindset.

Desired Experience

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• CPA or CFA.
• Experience in multi‑unit, restaurant, retail, or consumer businesses.
• Hands‑on leadership with enterprise planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Hyperion).
• Driving finance transformation and process improvement (governance, cadence, data quality).
• Board‑level reporting exposure and strategic investment evaluation experience.

Location & Work Details

This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours and travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.

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