Senior Financial Analyst

Fayetteville, AR 72703

We’re not just another chicken joint—we’re one of the fastest‑growing brands in the game, built on hand‑made food and bold ambition. At Slim Chickens, every tenderloin gets the royal treatment: brined, buttermilk‑soaked, hand‑breaded, and cooked fresh to order. That same care and craft goes into how we grow our people.

If you’ve got hustle, heart, and an entrepreneurial spark, this is the place to prove yourself and shape your career. Our team thrives on real connection—working fast, thinking big, and building something that makes an impact every day. Here, you’ll be trusted to make decisions, empowered to own your work, and part of a crew that’s taking this brand to the next level.

Slim Chickens is growing fast. The only question is—are you ready to grow with us?

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in driving data‑informed decision‑making across the organization. This position leads complex financial analyses, transforms data into actionable insights, and partners cross‑functionally to support strategic initiatives. The role combines strong analytical expertise with business acumen to identify trends, optimize performance, and influence key stakeholders.

• Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex financial and operational datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and recurring reports to support strategic planning and operational decision‑making.
• Deliver clear, concise, and actionable insights to senior leadership through presentations and written analysis.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Technology teams to align insights with business objectives.
• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing refinement of performance metrics and KPIs.
• Perform forecasting, scenario modeling, and variance analysis to evaluate business performance and inform future outcomes.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in data accuracy, reporting processes, and analytical workflows.

Requirements and competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Domo).
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or R preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Slim Chickens systems principles and objectives: Acts as a responsible steward of Slim Chickens’ financial and analytical systems by ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with established enterprise standards, security requirements, and operating principles. Proactively supports continuous improvement in how data is collected, analyzed, and reported to enable informed business decision‑making and scalable growth.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. This position description outlines the primary responsibilities of the Senior Financial Analyst and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. The role is expected to exercise sound judgment, analytical rigor, and professional discretion in support of evolving business needs.

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Experience:

Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, data visualization, and performance measurement, with the ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple enterprise systems. Strong working knowledge of Excel‑based modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI development. Experience querying data using SQL preferred, along with familiarity with data governance best practices and modern reporting or business intelligence platforms. Proven ability to partner with Finance, Technology, and Analytics teams to deliver accurate, secure, and executive‑ready insights.

• 2–6 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, analytics,…