Potbelly | Potbelly Corporate Hiring for Finance Director, Real Estate Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

FULL REMOTE – This position can be located anywhere in the United States

Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation with us.

Potbelly got its start in 1977 as a small antique store that turned into a lines-out-the-door neighborhood sandwich shop. Before you knew it, we were serving up delicious food in a fun environment at more than 400 shops across the United States.

We continue to wake up every day with one goal: Make people happy through good vibes and delicious craveable food. Put those awesome ingredients together, and there’s no telling what we’ll cook up next!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

As a Director of Finance, Real Estate, you will be enthusiastic about finance, real estate, analytics, and an understanding of how great insights lead to superior performance. Financial modeling is a skill and passion of yours. You will be able to find patterns in big and sometimes ambiguous data and be able to interpret what you find. You will drive towards outcomes and will be comfortable collaborating and sharing your ideas in a fast-paced environment. You will also be able to work well independently, completing tasks with high quality, but unafraid to seek out suggestions from other team members. You will encounter curiosity and candor, knowing that the quality of the idea wins the day. You can operate in a casual, focused, and agile environment. You will have consistent contact with the SVP of Real Estate, the CFO, and other members of the Senior Leadership Team. You will lead and behave according to the Potbelly Values and uphold the Potbelly Advantage.

FOCUS

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate analytics and sales forecasting for new franchise markets and shop sites
• Develop pro-forma financials used in franchising marketing and negotiations
• Build investment model to support shop remodels and new construction
• Act as primary liaison between the Finance and Development functions.
• Oversee evaluation of companys occupancy costs at the unit level and recommend lease renewals/terminations to Real Estate Committee
• Provide project management support for real estate portfolio administration
• Oversee and improve data, systems and statistical models used in new shop forecasting process and lease evaluation
• Contribute to developing the annual Development budget and monthly forecasts
• Improvement and enhancement of financial processes, data visualization, reporting, etc. through Power BI, Planful, Excel
• Maintain and perform key controls in the scope of closing and reconciliation activities
• Perform ad hoc analysis and work on project teams as the needs arise
• Such other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 45 to 55 hours a week.
• Will frequently key in data.
• Must be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues in the field.
• Must be able to communicate heavily through telephone, e-mail, video conference, Microsoft Teams, text/SMS, and in-person communications.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS

• Minimum of at least 3-5 years as a Financial Analyst focusing on real estate in a restaurant or retail environment
• Proven experience in budgeting/forecasting and various types of financial analysis
• Must be at an advanced Excel skill Level and have experience with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting tools such as
• Power BI, Planful, CoStar, FranConnect, CREXI or other similar financial systems
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• High energy level and intellectual curiosity, with a strong desire to learn
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, project management, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products- Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn new software and manage high amounts of data through excellent computer skills

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Brand: Potbelly

Address: 111 N. Canal St. Chicago, IL – 60606

Property Description: CORP – Home Office

Property Number: CORP