Franchise Finance, Senior Financial Analyst

The primary responsibility of the role will be to consolidate, report, and support the Jimmy John’s brand as part of the Inspire Brands Franchise Finance team. Responsibilities will include P&L management, variance analysis, development of financial plans such as monthly projections, annual budgets, and long-range plans as well as provide support to the JJ Executives, Operations, and Marketing teams.   
The position requires cross-functional support in reporting financials and key metrics and providing in-depth analyses to help facilitate business change and drive optimal results. The individual will be viewed as a sound business partner of the cross functional teams and be responsible for special ad-hoc projects requiring analytical, presentation, and leadership skills. This Senior Financial Analyst role will report to the Senior Director of Finance for Jimmy John’s.  This position is in Atlanta, GA at the Inspire Brands Corporate Headquarters office.

This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 80% of the time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze, reconcile, and compile monthly financials including month-end results, variance analysis, preparation of quarterly reporting decks to effectively communicate business results, trends, risks, and opportunities to Senior Finance and Jimmy John’s Brand Management.
• Act as the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) lead contact across the Jimmy John’s brand business team located in both Atlanta, Georgia and Champaign Illinois, the Inspire Brands Franchise Finance team, the Corporate FP&A team in Atlanta, and the Inspire Brands Treasury organization.
• Work with all other Finance team members to proactively ensure process adherence and requirement alignment for all forecasting and Franchise Finance business support needs.
• Ability to influence others, streamline processes, and education of cross-functional partners on potential financial ramifications around decision points is critical to the success of this role.
• Independently research and act upon information, while identifying areas for efficiency and implementation of financial planning best practices.
• Perform daily ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned; including, but not limited to, process implementation for franchisee financial health analysis (e.g., unit economics, new build cash-on-cash returns, remodels, etc.). 
• An ability to adapt quickly, innovate, and effectively communicate are core success requirements for this position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Year degree with a concentration in Finance or Accounting required with an advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of corporate, QSR/LSR brand, or consumer goods experience, focusing on the Income Statement preparation and analysis (Actual / Budget / Forecast), Ad Hoc financial analysis, as well as project-based management skills.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Solid knowledge of P&L and Balance Sheet relationship and management
• Ability to effectively multi-task projects with competing priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Power Point and strong Excel financial modeling skills are a must…to parallel strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to effectively mine data and draw relevant results on business performance.
• Self-starter with strong business acumen and ability to anticipate issues and think through creative solutions.
• The ability to think through operational parameters and present associated financial information in a way that allows for Operations and Marketing team partners to drive the business forward.
• Proficient understanding and application of cash flow analysis tools and methodologies (NPV/ ROI / Breakeven, etc.).
• Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase / SmartView preferred but not required.