Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Panera is seeking a highly analytical and business-minded finance professional to serve as the primary financial partner supporting the system-wide real estate portfolio, development strategy and governance processes.
This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Development, Real Estate, Construction, Operations, and Executive Leadership. The successful candidate will own the financial planning, forecasting, investment analysis, and performance reporting associated with Panera's capital expenditures and restaurant development activities, including new café openings, relocations, remodels, closures, lease renewals, and other development initiatives.
The position offers a unique opportunity to influence how Panera allocates capital, evaluates growth opportunities, and drives long-term value. This individual will be responsible for translating complex operational and investment scenarios into actionable financial insights that help leadership prioritize initiatives and deploy capital effectively.
Success in this role requires data curiosity, sound business judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with and influence leaders across the organization.
Competitive salary $119,634-$143,561 annually.
The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Panera began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a humble community bakery founded with a sourdough starter from San Francisco and a dream of putting a loaf of bread in every arm. While our business has expanded well beyond St. Louis since then, that same sourdough starter is still used in our iconic sourdough bread and the craft of baking bread fresh each day remains at the heart of Panera Bread. Each day, our trained bakers fill our bakery shelves with delicious freshly baked cookies, pastries, bagels, and a range of breads from focaccia to classic baguettes.
We believe in serving delicious, freshly prepared, clean food made with carefully selected ingredients that we are proud to serve our own families. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, features classic, comforting dishes, each with an intriguing twist.
We respect our planet and take measures to lessen our impacts. We believe in treating people with warmth, kindness, and respect, whether it’s a guest in our cafe or one of our associates. And we believe in helping our local communities, especially in times of need.
We’re also focused on improving quality and convenience. With investments in technology and operations, we offer omni-channel access to your Panera favorites – like mobile ordering, catering, and Rapid Pick-Up® for to-go orders, Curbside pick-up and delivery – all designed to make things easier for our guests.
Today, Panera operates as both Panera Bread® or Saint Louis Bread Co St. Louis Bread Company in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.
Panera Bread is privately held by JAB Holding Company. Panera Bread is part of Panera Brands, one of the largest fast-casual restaurant platforms in the U.S., comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels.
