Financial Analyst, Company Operations

Provide timely and accurate financial analysis, reporting and support to Company Restaurant Leadership teams as well as Support Center leadership and partners.  Support the execution of Inspire’s financial objectives, annual budget process and recurring forecasts for Company Restaurants in partnership with the Company Restaurant Operations team.  Provide hands-on financial/business consultation to maximize sustainable profit performance by review of financial results, diagnosis of issues/opportunities, and development of performance action plans at restaurant and multi-unit levels.  Support team that focuses on company restaurants for selected brands and/or reporting and P&L line-item expertise across brands.

This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 5 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide financial and general business support to all levels of management within the Company Operations teams to support the achievement of goals through identification and presentation of profit opportunities and financial results.
• Complete monthly variance analysis and reporting packages for Operations Leadership Teams, Brand stakeholders, and Inspire Finance leaders at month end.  Establish and manage process for tracking activities/ownership to improve results.
• Support Annual Budget process for company restaurants and work with FP&A and other stakeholders in the development of sales and profit objectives.  Build, assess and understand key Budget assumptions developed within the team and in coordination with Operations, Brand and Shared Service stakeholders.  Partner with the Operations Leadership Team to ensure assumptions are understood and align with targets.
• Assist in monthly analysis projects including: Develop cost reduction and cost management initiatives and present to Operations and Finance Leadership. Provide guidance to Leadership by leading P&L review meetings with Operations Leaders to improve financial and operating results.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Enhance financial analysis and reporting.
• Create ad hoc reporting as requested.
• Provide excellent customer service to Operations team and Support Center.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Required:  4-Year degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.
• Preferred:  A Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Required:  2+ years experience in relevant work experience including finance, accounting, and/or operational analysis.
• Preferred: Restaurant Experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of restaurant or retail operations and finance.  
• Advanced ERP/ePBCS knowledge and / or data extraction experience.  
• Ability to envision new processes and structures at a high-level and implement.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and creating clear lines of communication. 
• Ability to present clearly and concisely to senior leadership. 
• Ability to see the big picture and simplify the complex.  
• Ability to automate, reengineer processes and challenge the status quo.  
• Ability to navigate high pressure situations.
• Proven problem solver. Solution oriented. 
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of database applications including Microsoft Access as well as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong listening, communication and influencing skills.
• Advanced understanding and working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Sound knowledge of accounting and accounting principles.
• Strong curiosity with continuous improvement mindset and drive to support others with highly relevant / actionable insights.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• Oracle Cloud.
• Experience with Enterprise software, planning software (ePBCS), financial consolidation software, and relational databases.

DIRECT REPORTS

• None