Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide. As Inspire Brands continues to grow into a dominant multi-brand global restaurant company, the development of a mature Shared Services organization and effective G&A management is pivotal. This exciting role will support Financial Planning & Analysis for Shared Services and companywide G&A, provide critical Financial Planning and Analytical support to assigned Shared Services functions, and implement world-class analytic and visualization tools for G&A reporting. Inspire Brands is a rapidly changing and growing company, and those with an appetite for a steep learning curve will thrive in this company, and in this role in particular.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct thorough month-end and quarter-end analyses for Shared Services functions and company-wide General & Administrative (G&A).
Perform variances analysis, offering comprehensive explanations of key drivers. Provide critical insights and actionable recommendations to the leadership team.
Prepare insightful and action-oriented presentation materials for executives and management. Present key findings on review meetings.
Support annual budget and periodic forecasting processes.
Partner with assigned business functions to capture and manage their requests effectively. Clearly communicate the outcomes of these processes to relevant stakeholders.
Take ownership of business partner relationships for assigned Shared Services functions and provide critical FP&A support to these teams.
Act as a true business partner, addressing ad hoc requests and ensuring the success of these teams.
Collaborate with finance partners across various sectors, including corporate finance, commercial and IT finance, as well as franchise and company-owned finance teams.
Support the design and implementation of modern data analytics and visualization tools.
Consistently identify and propose enhancements for day-to-day operations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
4-year Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
4+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis required.
2+ years of Multi-brand corporate or Shared Services experience preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES
Strong communication skills; including presenting to cross-functional teams and executive-level stakeholders.
Strong track record as a proven team player.
Ability to effectively multi-task projects with competing priorities and work under tight deadlines.
Experience working with large data sets and creating financial models.
The ability to effectively mine data and draw relevant results on business performance.
Self-starter and a problem solver with strong business acumen and ability to anticipate issues and think through creative solutions.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience with Business Intelligence analysis and presentation tools, including Tableau and Power BI preferred.
Experience with Enterprise Planning and Reporting software such as Hyperion, ePBCS, and SmartView preferred.
Previous experience at consulting or investment banking firms preferred.
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.