Sr. Financial Analyst- Business Insights

Sr. Financial Analyst- Business Insights

Location: Dallas, TX

Reports to: Controller

About la Madeleine:

la Madeleine is a legacy French-inspired bakery and café brand with fresh momentum. As part of Groupe Le Duff—one of the world’s premier restaurant companies—we’re writing the next chapter of our story, scaling with purpose and energy across both traditional and non-traditional formats. At our core, we’re fueled by handcrafted food, heartfelt hospitality, and a clear ambition: to spark joy in every guest experience.

We’re not just transforming cafés—we’re transforming how we make decisions. That’s where you come in.

The Opportunity:

We’re seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to help unlock the full power of data across la Madeleine. In this critical role, you’ll lead efforts to turn data into insights that drive smart, strategic decisions across the business—from café operations to guest experience, marketing performance, menu innovation, and beyond.

You’ll work hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams and our leadership to create tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks that simplify complexity, drive clarity, and support our next-level growth. This is a role for a leader who loves both the story and the science behind the numbers.

What You’ll Lead & Do:

• Performance Insights: Collect, analyze, and interpret data across sales, guest behavior, operations, inventory, and marketing to identify performance trends and actionable opportunities.
• Data Storytelling: Create intuitive dashboards, reports, and visualizations that drive clear decision-making across teams.
• Forecasting & Planning: Build product forecasts for limited-time offers and new menu items. Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes with data-driven analysis.
• Leadership Collaboration: Partner with executive and department leaders to define key metrics, refine reporting tools, and provide insights that move the brand forward.
• Field & Franchise Support: Prepare monthly scorecards and operational analyses for use in market reviews and franchise owner communications. Measure and report the impact of operational changes in the field.
• Close Support & Ad Hoc Analysis: Work closely with Financial Reporting to analyze interim financials during the close process and respond to ad hoc analysis needs from teams including Operations, Marketing, Development, and Production.
• Continuous Innovation: Stay ahead of BI tools and trends—continually improving systems, processes, and automation opportunities.

Who You Are:

• A strategic and analytical thinker with 10+ years in Business Intelligence, insights, or analytics, ideally in restaurants, hospitality, or multi-unit retail
• A proven leader with hands-on experience in dashboard creation, forecasting, and translating raw data into real-world impact
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
• Collaborative, curious, and driven by helping great brands make smarter, faster decisions
• Detail-obsessed, accuracy-focused, and passionate about delivering meaningful insights

Why This Role Matters:

• You’ll play a vital role in la Madeleine’s next era of growth, helping leaders make informed, bold decisions
• You’ll shape the way the brand uses data to improve performance, elevate the guest experience, and fuel long-term success
• You’ll work cross-functionally at all levels of the organization, from café teams to the C-suite and franchise leadership
• You’ll be part of a passionate team working to scale a legacy brand—with warmth, heart, and an ambitious future

la Madeleine is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Introduction

GET TO KNOW LA MADELEINE
Over three decades since our founding, we continue to celebrate the integrity of French cuisine, using fresh ingredients and recipes that have been passed from one generation to the next.
Our History
1976
Louis le Duff opens Brioche Dorée his first bakery concept in Brest, a city in Brittany in northwestern France.
1983
The first la Madeleine location opens in the heart of Dallas, TX on Mockingbird lane across from Southern Methodist University.
Today
There are now over 80 la Madeleine locations, each with their own individual charm. With every generation, we pass on our tradition of recipes and the authentic French experience.
THE CASUAL FRENCH EXPÉRIENCE
Find Your France
In the middle of a busy life, la Madeleine is a little piece of France you can call your own. Guests are encouraged to choose the la Madeleine experience that suits them. Sit and sip quietly by the fireplace or choose the patio and take place in what we consider one of the highest forms of French culture: the art of conversation.