Daniel D. Email & Phone Number

As a seasoned senior finance executive with a proven track record in retail and restaurant industries, I bring a unique blend of strategic vision and operational expertise to drive substantial revenue growth and profitability improvements. My career is marked by consistent success in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), optimizing EBITDA performance, implementing data-driven strategies, and fostering a culture of innovation across diverse business environments.Key Achievements:Profit Optimization: Spearheaded initiatives resulting in cost savings and EBITDA improvement through labor model optimization and AI forecasting at BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI).Margin Expansion: Expert in generating merchandise margin rate improvements through strategic price optimization, cost management, inventory control, and promotion strategies.Strategic Leadership: Led successful Investor Day presentation at BJs, manage G&A and CAPEX budgets with consistent ROI.Data-Driven Culture: Implemented advanced business intelligence and analytics tools (Workday ERP, Looker, Adobe Analytics, Oracle Retail Analytics) to drive informed decision-making across organizations.Innovation: Launched successful initiatives like subscription models and revamped loyalty programs, driving significant membership growth, retention, lifetime value and incremental revenue.Leadership Philosophy:I am committed to building high-performance teams and driving organizational excellence. My approach combines strategic financial acumen with a deep understanding of operational nuances, enabling me to align financial strategies with overarching business objectives. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my expertise in product management, corporate finance, data analytics, and strategic decision-making to propel companies toward sustainable growth and market leadership. I'm always open to having a conversation about CFO or senior finance leadership roles for a forward-thinking organization.

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  Vice President Of Finance And Corporate Strategy

  Bj'S Restaurants, Inc.

  2021 - Present - Huntington Beach, Ca, Us

  Leading financial strategy and operations for a major casual dining restaurant chain. Driving revenue growth, profit optimization, and strategic initiatives across the organization.Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Manage long-term, annual, and quarterly P&L forecasting. Oversee CAPEX budget, consistently achieving ROI targets. Spearheaded initiatives resulting in meaningful savings across the P&L. Generated EBITDA improvement through AI-driven labor model optimization. Accountable for free cash flow strategy and G&A budget management. Led successful 2023 Investor Day presentation. Manage quarterly earnings calls and Board of Directors meeting presentations.Revenue Growth Initiatives: Manager profitability of 3rd party delivery channels. Implemented data-driven pricing framework, optimizing menu pricing through competitor analysis and price elasticity modeling. Fostered environment of controlled testing and incrementality focus, driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. Leveraging financial acumen and strategic vision to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth in the competitive restaurant industry.