Director of Financial Analysis
POSITION SUMMARY
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Director of Financial Analysis to join the leadership team. The Director of Financial Analysis is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving key revenue reporting, sales analysis, operational performance reporting, and financial insights used to drive business decisions across the organization.
This role will serve as the primary database and reporting contact for revenue, with an initial focus on sales performance, guest traffic, check averages, group events, karting revenue, arcade performance, and other revenue optimization opportunities. The Director of Financial Analysis will partner closely with Operations, Finance, IT, Marketing, Training, and executive leadership to provide accurate reporting, clear analysis, and actionable recommendations.
In addition, this role will oversee the Training function, ensuring training initiatives, reporting, and operational development programs are aligned with company goals, performance expectations, and continued growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Analysis, Sales Reporting, and Revenue Optimization
POSITION SUMMARY
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Director of Financial Analysis to join the leadership team. The Director of Financial Analysis is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving key revenue reporting, sales analysis, operational performance reporting, and financial insights used to drive business decisions across the organization.
This role will serve as the primary database and reporting contact for revenue, with an initial focus on sales performance, guest traffic, check averages, group events, karting revenue, arcade performance, and other revenue optimization opportunities. The Director of Financial Analysis will partner closely with Operations, Finance, IT, Marketing, Training, and executive leadership to provide accurate reporting, clear analysis, and actionable recommendations.
In addition, this role will oversee the Training function, ensuring training initiatives, reporting, and operational development programs are aligned with company goals, performance expectations, and continued growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Analysis, Sales Reporting, and Revenue Optimization
- Maintain the Daily Sales file and distribute the Daily Sales Report on a daily basis.
- Maintain the Site Information tab in the Daily Sales file, as well as site information used in period and quarterly business review decks.
- Maintain the Honeymoon sales analysis for new locations and post-opening performance tracking.
- Create and maintain a Daily Transaction file to analyze guest traffic, transaction counts, and check averages in a format consistent with the Daily Sales file.
- Create and maintain day-of-week sales analysis for use in period and quarterly business reviews.
- Create and maintain daypart sales analysis for use in period and quarterly business reviews.
- Maintain and improve the Group Events tracker for use in the Daily Sales Report, period decks, quarterly decks, and investor/lender reporting.
- Send Group Events tracker updates and projections each Thursday to the internal Operations team and external investors/lenders.
- Validate the Weekly Sales Summary against the Daily Sales file and distribute the report each Thursday to the internal Operations team and external investors/lenders.
- Create and maintain track session analysis to support optimization of karting revenue, capacity utilization, pricing strategies, and overall track performance.
- Create and maintain arcade sales analysis to optimize arcade revenue and identify opportunities for game upgrades, replacements, and capital investments.
- Coordinate with the IT Subject Matter Expert on Price/Volume reporting to validate reporting accuracy and provide financial narrative for executive presentations and business reviews.
- Partner with Marketing to perform ad hoc analysis evaluating promotional effectiveness, campaign performance, and revenue-driving initiatives.
- Provide financial analysis for inclusion in monthly, quarterly, and annual business review presentations.
- Serve as the primary database and reporting contact for all revenue-related reporting and analytics.
- Perform ad hoc financial and operational analysis to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and revenue optimization initiatives.
Training Leadership
- Provide leadership and oversight of the Company's Training function.
- Partner with Operations leadership to ensure training programs support operational excellence, leadership development, compliance, and company growth.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through reporting and performance metrics while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support reporting related to training completion, onboarding, operational readiness, and new store openings.
- Ensure training initiatives align with company priorities, operational standards, and long-term strategic objectives.
- Lead and develop the Training team while fostering a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous learning.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner with Finance, Operations, Marketing, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to provide meaningful business insights.
- Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive profitability and operational performance.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across locations, departments, and revenue categories.
- Prepare executive-level reporting for senior leadership, ownership, investors, and lenders.
- Continuously improve reporting processes, dashboards, automation, and business intelligence tools.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of financial and operational reporting.
- Lead strategic projects and special analyses supporting company growth and operational excellence.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- At least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
STRONGLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of progressive finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business analytics, or revenue analysis experience, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role. Experience in a mid-market or private equity-backed environment is highly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required. MBA or CPA preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling skills are required. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, and other ERP or business intelligence platforms is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience developing executive-level dashboards, reporting packages, financial models, and business performance analysis.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights for non-financial stakeholders.
- Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Executive Leadership, Operations, Marketing, Information Technology, and Human Resources.
- Experience leading and developing teams, preferably including oversight of training, organizational development, or operational support functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Stationary Work: Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time.
- Mobility: Must be able to move throughout and access all areas of the facility, including venue floors and stairways.
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively by speaking, listening, and exchanging information accurately and efficiently.
- Physical Activity: Ability to bend, reach, twist, and occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Sensory Environment: Work environment may include bright, dim, or flashing lights and elevated noise levels consistent with an entertainment venue.
- Manual Dexterity: Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to operate computers, office equipment, and other necessary business tools.
- Safety: Must understand, follow, and maintain all company safety standards and procedures at all times.
ABOUT ANDRETTI INDOOR KARTING & GAMES
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is a rapidly growing entertainment company offering high-speed indoor karting, arcade games, attractions, food and beverage, and private events. Our team is driven by a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, exceptional guest experiences, and continuous growth.
The Director of Financial Analysis plays a critical leadership role in providing the financial insights, reporting, and strategic analysis that help drive informed decision-making, maximize revenue opportunities, and support the continued growth of the organization while also leading the Company's Training function.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is a rapidly growing entertainment company offering high-speed indoor karting, arcade games, attractions, food and beverage, and private events. Our team is driven by a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, exceptional guest experiences, and continuous growth.
The Director of Financial Analysis plays a critical leadership role in providing the financial insights, reporting, and strategic analysis that help drive informed decision-making, maximize revenue opportunities, and support the continued growth of the organization while also leading the Company's Training function.