Director of Operations Finance

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is evolving its business model to sustain industry-leading growth and is expanding its operations finance capability to support increasingly sophisticated, data-driven decision making. This role will play a critical role in supporting the operations organization by delivering analytical insights, improving financial visibility, and driving operational efficiency across the restaurant portfolio.

In this role you will partner closely with Operations leadership to evaluate business performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and model the financial impact of operational initiatives. The position will be responsible for developing new reporting frameworks, enhancing KPI visibility, and translating operational data into actionable insights that improve restaurant performance.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in financial analysis, KPI reporting, data analytics, and business intelligence tools, along with experience in the restaurant industry. This individual must be comfortable operating at the intersection of finance and operations, using data to inform decision-making and support strategic initiatives.

This role is based at the Restaurant Support Center in Downers Grove, Illinois, and reports to the SVP Finance, with a strong partnership with the Operations leadership team.

• Incredible Discounts:
• • Monthly Dining Allowance
  • 50% Dining and Carryout
  • 40% Retail Wine
  • 20% Retail and Private Events
  • Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two 
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account 
• Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards  
• Paid Time Off 
• Milestones Recognition Program
• Complimentary Gym Membership in RSC Building
• Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with Operations leadership to translate business strategies into financial insights that support restaurant performance and profitability.
• Identify reporting and analytical needs across the operations organization and translate business requirements into scalable, data-driven solutions.
• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to evaluate operational initiatives and quantify financial impact.
• Partner directly with field leadership, including Senior Area Directors and Area Directors, to identify performance improvement opportunities and track progress against operational commitments.
• Develop financial models to assess business changes, operational tests, and strategic initiatives.
• Deliver clear, actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making within restaurant operations.
• Support executive reporting and operational performance reviews through analysis and financial storytelling.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related analytical field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, financial planning & analysis, or operational finance.
• Experience in the restaurant, hospitality, or multi-unit retail industry required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner with operations leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and large dataset analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting, data visualization, and presentation development.
• Experience working with large datasets and modern data environments such as data warehouses or data lakes preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate operational business needs into actionable financial insights.

Competencies:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify performance drivers and improvement opportunities within restaurant operations.
• Ability to communicate complex financial and analytical concepts clearly to both finance and operations stakeholders.
• Advanced financial modeling capabilities used to evaluate operational initiatives, assess business scenarios, and support executive decision-making.
• Ability to synthesize complex datasets and translate analysis into clear, actionable insights for operations leadership.
• Working knowledge of data architecture concepts including ETL processes, data pipelines, and data warehousing best practices.

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodation during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.  

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.