Strategic Finance & Investor Relations Associate

Strategic Finance & Investor Relations Associate Strategic Finance & Investor Relations Associate This range is provided by CAVA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big , together. We foster a culture built on five core values: Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others. Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious. Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt. Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility. Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose. Strategic Finance & Investor Relations Associate We are seeking a high-performing and intellectually curious team member to support the Investor Relations and Corporate Development functions. This role will sit at the intersection of financial analysis, strategic communications, and operational execution, contributing to external investor-facing efforts, internal investment diligence, and key enterprise-wide projects. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical acumen with exceptional attention to detail, project management skills, and a desire to grow into an external and internal strategic business partner. Success at CAVA At CAVA, an Associate on the Investor Relations and Corporate Development team plays a key role in shaping how we tell our story externally and how we plan for growth internally. Success in this role means delivering high-quality analysis and communication across investor materials, competitor insights, and long-range financial plans. This team member brings structure to complex initiatives, whether supporting diligence for a major capital investment or helping business leaders translate strategic goals into long-term plans. We look for individuals who are detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and energized by the opportunity to build tools, processes, and narratives that connect the dots across CAVA’s growth engine. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice. What You’ll Do: Own, optimize & refresh CAVA’s long-term, 5-year model, executing workshop sessions with cross-functional partnersand executives to update inputs, track changes, and translate qualitative strategy to quantitative outputs Manage and create key processes related to external investor materials, including earnings supplements, competitor recaps, internal Q&A preparation, and broader IR support across the enterprise Collaborate with executive level leaders to develop presentation-ready materials for board discussions, including strategic section support for earnings, board decks for quarterly board meetings, and overall long-range planning Manage tracking and synthesizing of CAVA sell-side research, models, and investor sentiment to identify themes and messaging Assist in due diligence efforts and own financial modeling (ROI, IRR, sensitivity analyses) to support large-scale, internal capital investments and potential external partnerships Build and maintain new internal tools that compare performance across peers and monitor thematic analyst POVs Own tracking and coordination efforts for corporate development workstreams, including timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups Execute ad hoc strategic analyses and project support for leadership, particularly for high-priority, growth-oriented enterprise initiatives involving larger scale capital investments Partner with finance, accounting, and broader enterprise teams to ensure alignment and accuracy across all deliverables The Qualifications: 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or a strategic/analytical role in a corporate environment Strong financial modeling skills and comfort working with complex Excel-based models Proficiency in building clear, visually compelling PowerPoint decks that distill complexity into insight Highly organized with strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to prioritize across multiple workstreams Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a comfort presenting to senior executives Intellectual curiosity, a self-starter mentality, and eagerness to grow within a fast-paced, high-growth organization Experience working cross-functionally and managing projects with multiple contributors Physical Requirements: Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner What we offer: Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives* Early Wage Access! Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions* Free CAVA food Casual work environment The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available. 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