Finance & Operations Analyst | FP&A
Location: Dallas, TX
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 DOE
Employment Type: Direct Hire
CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Finance & Operations Analyst for an exciting opportunity with a high-profile hospitality and entertainment organization in Dallas, TX. This role sits at the intersection of FP&A and operations, supporting venue leadership with financial analysis, forecasting, profitability initiatives, and operational decision-making across a dynamic multi-venue environment.
Key Responsibilities
Partner directly with venue leadership to support operational and financial decision-making
Analyze labor, pricing, cost controls, margins, and revenue trends across multiple venues
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance
Build and maintain financial models, KPI reporting, dashboards, and ad hoc analysis
Translate financial and operational data into actionable business recommendations
Identify profitability improvement opportunities and operational trends
Assist with reporting automation, process improvements, and scalable analytical tools
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and operations teams to support business initiatives
What Makes Someone Successful Here
Strong business and operational mindset - not just reporting analytics
Comfortable partnering directly with operators and leadership teams
Ability to turn data into actionable recommendations and business decisions
Thrives in a fast-paced, highly visible environment
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and follow-through
Naturally curious, proactive, and solutions-oriented
Qualifications
2-5 years of experience in FP&A, finance, analytics, consulting, or related field
Strong understanding of P&L drivers, forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance metrics
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required
Experience working with large datasets, reporting tools, and KPI analysis
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Hospitality, restaurant, multi-unit, entertainment, or real estate industry experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field preferred
Additional Notes
This role is heavily operational and business-facing, not a traditional back-office reporting position
Ideal for candidates who enjoy partnering directly with operations teams and influencing real-time business decisions
Strong opportunity for long-term growth and visibility within the organization