FP&A Associate

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world. Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands serve guests, franchisees, and communities while improving sustainable outcomes through the Restaurant Brands for Good framework.

About the role

This role is responsible for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting financials and KPIs for RBI Business Units. You will provide in-depth financial analysis, strategic insights, and decision-making support to business leaders while working cross-functionally with multiple departments. The position offers direct exposure to senior leaders and follows a 5-day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the full cycle of financial planning for assigned business units, including budgeting, forecasting, quarterly reforecast, and long-range planning.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly performance reporting for senior management, including variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) that explains the 'why' behind performance.
• Apply AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) and automation techniques (Python, SQL, Power BI) to improve the speed and accuracy of forecasting and reporting.
• Utilize financial systems, tools, and databases to extract and analyze data, ensuring the protection and improvement of RBI’s financial data quality.
• Identify inefficiencies in existing processes and proactively propose and implement improvements.
• Contribute to problem-framing, ad hoc deep dives, and resolution of ambiguous business questions.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, Development, and Brand Finance teams, bringing a financial lens to business conversations and helping stakeholders understand the implications of their decisions.
• Assist in preparing executive-level presentations and board-ready materials, developing the ability to tell a clear, compelling financial story.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, Big 4, or corporate FP&A highly desired.
• University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or another quantitative field.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and other MS suite applications; working knowledge of Python, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau is a strong plus.
• Genuine curiosity about AI tools for financial workflows; experience with or eagerness to explore Claude, ChatGPT, or similar tools for finance use cases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, concise narratives for senior executives and non-financial audiences.
• Proven ability to deliver under pressure, meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset with high attention to detail, a desire to learn, and the ability to function both independently and in a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive global paid parental leave program supporting employees as they expand their families.
• Free telemedicine and mental wellness support.
• Benefits focused on physical, mental, and financial wellness.

Schedule

This role follows a 5-day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration.