Associate Manager, Strategic Finance

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Associate Manager with high accountability, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative communication style. This role requires a true business partner mentality and the ability to turn financial data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage key commercial P&L line items, lead monthly and quarterly close processes, annual forecasting, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models while serving as a trusted cross-functional partner in evaluating capital investment requests and assessing their strategic business value.
• Collaborate with Finance, Development, Strategy, and Supply Chain teams to identify trends, cost optimization opportunities, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate financial results and reconcile issues as needed.
• Perform ad hoc analyses, translating data into actionable insights that support strategic initiatives and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA a plus
• At least 5 years relevant work experience (e.g. Corporate Finance, Consulting), QSR / retail / multi-unit franchise industry experience a plus
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with ability to succinctly interpret data for leaders and business partners by translating financial data into meaningful insights
• High internal motivation and willingness to “do what it takes” to get the job done
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in financial analysis
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication/presentation skills, with ability to partner well with other team members and ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner
• Ownership mindset on work product – proactively go deeper on a problem vs. doing exactly what was assigned
• Proficient with PowerPoint and Excel (SQL, Tableau, Power BI and financial reporting system a plus)

Qualifications

• Work Hard, Play Hard Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, and carwash
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
• Salary Range: $115,000 to $125,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits