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