Nando's PERi-PERi USA is a growing restaurant group seeking a Strategy, Reporting, & Analytics Intern to join our Restaurant Support family. The intern will support FP&A, reporting, and data/analytics activities, helping the leadership team make data-driven decisions and modernizing reporting capabilities for the business.
Responsibilities
Partner with Restaurant Support and Operations teams to understand reporting needs and translate them into clear, consistent dashboards
Design reporting layouts that bring agreed metrics to life in a way that supports decision-making
Create custom dashboards by department in partnership with functional leaders to capture their desired reporting metrics
Develop, test, and maintain dashboards to ensure accuracy, integrity, and trust
Safeguard data integrity by validating inputs, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring consistency across systems
Document processes and standards so reporting remains reliable, transparent, and scalable
Draft ROI studies, business cases, and project plans that support enterprise decision-making
Analyze operational and financial data to support recommendations and scenario planning
Prepare materials that help leaders evaluate investments, risks, and strategic options
Support in preparing content for forums, risk reviews, and board-level materials
Partner with the MD, Strategy and Business Planning to align reporting and planning priorities
Collaborate with the functional owners (Finance, HR, Operations, Procurement, and other RS functions) and/or their delegates to understand their respective strategies and needs to ensure consistent business terms and reporting
Serve as the accountable owner for the integration, design, development, and delivery of dashboards that unify Restaurant Support and Operations Support reporting
Capture Global Shared Values (Social and Economic Inclusion, Planet, Community Engagement, South African Sourcing) metrics and report quarterly to Global Brand Leadership
Reinforce Nando’s values and shared language through internal and external reporting
Prepare weekly sales summaries, including commentary and key takeaways
Participate in periodic P&L reviews, contributing insights and performance analysis
Analyze guest behavior and sales trends through key performance metrics, including order mode and menu mix analysis
Evaluate marketing initiatives and measure performance against business goals and objectives
Proactively identify and highlight opportunities within the P&L to drive cost efficiency
Qualification
Required
Rising university Junior, Senior, or recent graduate with emphasis on financial acumen, data interpretation, reporting, and business strategy
Experience preparing ROI studies, business cases, or project plans
Strong skills in data validation, reconciliation, and accuracy checks
Ability to translate complex metrics into clear reporting that drives understanding
Strong written communication skills — able to draft business-ready materials
Collaborative style — able to gain buy-in and build trust across multiple teams
Passion for Nando's values: Family, Courage, Integrity, Pride, and Passion
Preferred
Benefits
The first Nando’s restaurant opened its doors in 1987 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
