Sydney Carlson
Nashville,TN
Summary
Finance professional with expertise in the restaurant sector, specializing in financial modeling and variance analysis. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to enhance processes, resulting in increased profitability and operational efficiency. Committed to upholding company standards while meeting financial targets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager - FP&A
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
Lebanon, Tennessee
01.2021 - Current
- Built and maintained financial models to forecast spending, evaluate business scenarios, assess risks, and support long-term planning.
- Managed monthly variance analysis and reporting, highlighting trends, and recommending corrective actions to improve profitability.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives focused on margin optimization.
- Created direct relationships with field leaders to maintain awareness of operational growth opportunities.
Assistant General Manager
Maple Street Biscuit Company
Fayetteville, North Carolina
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Led successful launch of new restaurant unit, managing pre-opening operations including recruitment, training, and local marketing to enhance brand visibility.
- Developed operational procedures to simplify back-of-house processes while preserving food quality, and enhancing the guest experience through speed of service.
- Analyzed sales and performance metrics to identify growth opportunities, implement corrective actions, and further continuous improvement.
General Manager
Camp Bow Wow
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed a team of 20 employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations, to maintain service quality.
- Directed daily operations while developing and enforcing best practices for operational efficiency.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with local partners for community events and promotional activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance - 3.8 GPA
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN05-2020
Skills
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Margin Optimization
- KPI Development
- Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau
Timeline
Finance Manager - FP&A
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
01.2021 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Maple Street Biscuit Company
01.2020 - 12.2020
General Manager
Camp Bow Wow
09.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance - 3.8 GPA
Indiana University