Senior Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you! 

This position supports either the Office of the CFO or individual Business Units and will have an active role in: reporting on the monthly close, supporting the quarterly earnings review, assisting with the budgeting and forecasting processes along with other key ad-hoc analyses. The position will also track and analyze General & Administrative expenses, capital spending, free cash flow, earnings per share and perform analysis on various ad hoc corporate initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compile monthly detailed financial results and analysis for presentation to Senior Leadership.  This will include variance explanations versus forecast, prior year, and the annual operating plan.
• Support preparation and analysis of Annual Operating Plan. 
• Support Quarterly SEC and Board reporting requirements in partnership with Financial Reporting and Investor Relations.
• Plays a key role in the monthly forecast process, with a focus on analyzing and reporting on results including General & Administrative, Earnings per Share, Capital Expenditures and Free Cash Flow.
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis which support key business decisions.

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Qualifications

• required: Education: Bachelors Degree
  Additional education information (major, etc.): Finance or Accounting
• Solid knowledge of Accounting principles and financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting techniques.
• Experience with computer modeling, management reporting systems and computer applications.  Ability to create and manage databases and Excel based financial models.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interpret results, understand implications and communicate to business users.
• 2 to 4 years experience in financial analysis position with large organization.  Multi-unit restaurant and/or retail environment a plus.

Expected Work Location (In Office): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or at other location(s) as designated by the Company. You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs.  

Wendy’s was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. 

The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. The target annual bonus for this role is 10% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance. 

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com. 

NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.