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The primary responsibility of this role will be to consolidate, report, and support the Franchise Finance function within the context of total Inspire Brands. Responsibilities will include P&L management and variance analysis and development of financial plans such as monthly projections, annual budgets and long-range plan participation. The position requires cross-functional support in reporting financials and key metrics and in-depth analyses to help drive business change and results. The individual will be looked upon as a sound business partner of the cross functional teams and be responsible for special ad-hoc projects requiring analytical, presentation, and leadership skills. As we continue to integrate into Inspire Brands systems and processes this role will be heavily involved in ongoing integration and process design work.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, reconcile, and compile monthly financials including analyzing month-end results, variance analysis, prepare monthly and quarterly reporting decks to effectively communicate business results, trends, risk and opportunities to Management.

• Act as the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) lead contact between the Franchise Finance business segment located in Canton, MA and the Atlanta, GA based Inspire Brands Corporate FP&A team and Treasury group. Work will all other Franchise Finance team members to proactively ensure process adherence and requirements alignment with the Atlanta teams.

• Monthly EBITDA ownership and process oversight as well as month end close oversight and Flash report ownership in conjunction with financial oversight responsibility for our Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins U.S. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) businesses

• Key contributor and process owner for Ad Fund (6 U.S. brands) forecast consolidation efforts and the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) presentation compiled for review with Inspire Brands Senior Management

• This SFA position will play a significant role as we continue on the journey to full and effective integration (through Q1 2025) under the direction and leadership of the Franchise Finance Senior Finance Manager and the Franchise Finance Senior Vice President providing financial support as necessary

• Ability to influence others and streamline processes as well as to help educate cross functional partners on financial ramifications on various options is critical to the success of this role

• Independently research and act upon information, while identifying areas for efficiency and implementing financial planning best practices

• Perform daily ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned. This will be a large part of the role and an ability to adapt quickly, innovate, and effectively communicate are core success requirements for this position

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Year / Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Finance or Accounting required;MBA preferred

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

• 3-5 years of corporate finance experience, focusing on the Income Statement (Actual / Budget / Forecast) as well as project-based management skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or 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 conclusions on business performance

• Self-starter with strong business acumen and ability to anticipate issues and think through creative solutions

• Proficient understanding and application of cash flow analysis tools and methodologies (NPV/ ROI / Breakeven, etc.)

• Knowledge of Oracle Essbase / Cloud preferred but no

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.

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.