Senior Financial Analyst

Summary Of Responsibilities The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in financial planning, reporting, and analysis across corporate and franchisee-level profitability. This role partners cross-functionally with department and operations leaders to drive disciplined growth, optimal unit economics, and support the long-term goals of the company. This position requires strong financial modeling skills, high sense of curiosity, attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights that influence decision-making. Essential Functions And Key Results Area Financial Analysis & Variance Explanations Analyze monthly financial statements to identify variances, trends, and risks versus plan and forecastPartner cross-functionally with department leaders to ensure alignment and accountability to the annual operating planDevelop forecasts and actionable insights related to G&A, project expenses, and headcount by departmentPrepare and present clear, well-organized G&A and business insights for the leadership teamAssist in the preparation of monthly reporting packages for executive leadership and the boardSupport external and investor reporting, including Blackstone reporting requirementsSupport the annual planning and long-range growth processAnalyze capital expenditures and investment ROIProvide analytical support to supply chain forecast and initiativesMaintain and enhance financial systems and tools (e.g., Vena, metiRi)Reconcile unit counts, closures and temporary closures Operations Analytics Support pricing analysis and rolloutsMaintain and report on FBL scorecards and performance metricsPerform hours of operations analysis, as neededPerform cafe labor and productivity analysis, as neededOnboard new and existing franchisees to the company’s P&L collection and reporting platformMonitor franchisee compliance to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent P&L submissionsTrain franchisees and Franchise Business Leaders (FBLs) on metiRi functionality to improve financial visibility and performance insights Ad Hoc Analysis Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as requested by leadershipContinuously improve reporting, modeling, and data accuracy across corporate and franchise systems Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or economics2+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysisExperience in franchised, multi-unit, retail, or QSR is a plusAdvanced Excel financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skillsAbility to synthesize large data sets into clear, actionable insightsStrong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadersHighly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working through disciplined deadlines Travel Requirements None