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Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.\nSince 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One - because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready - to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly - we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.\nYour Recipe for Impact - What You’ll Do\nAs a Sales Planning Analysis Manager, you’ll lead the planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical strategies that help drive business performance across the organization. By transforming complex data into meaningful insights, you’ll partner with leaders to make informed decisions that support growth, profitability, and operational excellence. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to Make a Difference through data-driven recommendations, Serve with Heart by supporting business partners with trusted insights, Win as One through cross-functional collaboration, and Move Forward Boldly by identifying opportunities that shape the future of the business.\nDay-to-Day Ingredients - Responsibilities\nAs a Sales Planning Analysis Manager, you will:\nLead sales planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.\nEstablish sales targets and performance expectations.\nEvaluate forecast accuracy and key business drivers.\nMonitor business results against budget and forecast plans.\nDevelop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics.\nAnalyze sales trends, revenue performance, and operational drivers.\nTranslate complex data into actionable business insights.\nEstablish and track key performance indicators (KPIs).\nIdentify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.\nBuild financial models, scenario plans, and business cases.\nAssess the financial impact of strategic business decisions.\nEnhance planning processes, reporting accuracy, and controls.\nLead, coach, and develop a team of analysts.\nPresent business insights and recommendations to leadership.\nThe Sauce - Pay & Perks\nAs a Sales Planning Analysis Manager, you will receive:\nCompetitive Weekly Pay\nRelocation package provided\nBonus Program\n5 weeks of PTO Starting on Day One\nFlex Weeks\nPaid Corporate Holidays\nPaid Parental Leave\n401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%\nCompetitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits\nShort-term and Long-term Disability Benefits\nOpportunities for Career Development and Growth\nWhataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents also eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance\nDiscounted Meals for You and a Guest\nCell Phone Service Discounts\nComputer & Software Discounts\nFitness / Gym Discounts\nAwards and recognition for all you do\nRetirement Celebration Program\nWhat You Bring to the Table - Required Experience\nAs a Sales Planning Analysis Manager, you must have:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.\n4+ years of experience in financial planning, business analysis, sales analytics, or related fields.\nExperience leading forecasting, budgeting, and planning initiatives.\nStrong financial modeling and scenario analysis skills.\nExperience analyzing business performance and revenue trends.\nAbility to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.\nStrong presentation and executive communication skills.\nExperience developing KPIs, reporting tools, and performance metrics.\nProven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members.\nProficiency with data analysis and reporting tools.\nExtra Toppings - Desired Experience\nAs a Sales Planning Analysis Manager, we prefer you to have:\nExperience supporting multi-unit retail, restaurant, or consumer-facing businesses.\nAdvanced expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).\nExperience building executive-level dashboards and reporting solutions.\nKnowledge of revenue forecasting and sales performance management.\nExperience partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic initiatives.\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and business intelligence tools.\nMBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification.\nWhere & How You’ll Work\nThis role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on-site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast-paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full-timeavailability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.\nWhataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. 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