Director, Enterprise Capital Planning

Company Description Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company with a portfolio of more than 33,300 restaurants worldwide, including Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC. The company operates across a wide range of quick-service and casual dining concepts, offering diverse career opportunities in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Team members at Inspire Brands contribute to strategies that support a global footprint and strong brand recognition. The organization values innovation, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making to drive performance across its restaurant network. Role Description The Director, Enterprise Capital Planning is a full-time, on-site role based in Atlanta, GA. This role is responsible for leading enterprise-wide capital planning initiatives, including the development, optimization, and governance of capital investment strategies across Inspire’s brand portfolio. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing capital budgeting processes, analyzing investment opportunities, partnering with finance and operations teams to evaluate returns, and preparing executive-level presentations and recommendations. The director will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align capital deployment with strategic priorities, conduct market and competitive analyses, and ensure that capital plans support long-term growth and brand health. This position also leads continuous improvement in capital planning methodologies, tools, and reporting to enhance transparency and decision quality. Qualifications Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and draw actionable insights.Expertise in planning and strategic planning to design and manage enterprise capital budgeting and investment processes.Experience in market research and research methods to assess market trends, competitive dynamics, and investment opportunities.Proven leadership in capital planning, corporate finance, or related fields within multi-unit or consumer-facing businesses is highly beneficial.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, communicate clearly in written and verbal formats, and present to executive leadership.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with financial modeling, capital budgeting tools, and standard productivity software (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint).