VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives the short- and long-term financial position of the organization.
• Makes fact-based thought leadership on key strategic and financial decisions for the organization.
• Provides financial counsel, advice, and knowledge internally at all levels when evaluating potential decisions that may have a significant impact on the business.
• Leads all budgeting and forecasting for functional support areas, working closely with functional partners and the VP, Corporate FP&A.
• Engages closely with the Data Analytics team to build/deliver quality reporting and business analytics tools.
• Ensures the quality of financial management through strong processes and controls and employs a continuous improvement mindset, always looking for opportunities to be more efficient and effective.
• Provides leadership, development, performance management, and coaching to their team to ensure controls are in place to protect company assets and maximize financial returns.
• Engages with and supports the global franchise community by providing data, analytics, and insights that enable them to maximize their investment in Little Caesars and drives future growth.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of internal and external information.
• Leads the business through periods of growth and positions business to capitalize on as yet undiscovered opportunities.
• Key presenter internally and externally, for example, at New Franchisee Training and at the annual Franchise Business Conference.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Twenty (20)+ years of experience in finance.
• Fifteen (15)+ years of experience managing within the finance function and within a diverse, global entity.

Qualifications

• Well-developed interpersonal skills, maturity, and sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals.
• Planning acumen, analytical expertise, and long-term strategic outlook with proven results.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Able to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to Little Caesars Enterprises, franchisees, and various vendors.
• A successful leadership track record with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• No employment or contractual restrictions due to existing confidentiality and/or non-competition agreement and ability and willingness to sign a confidentiality and non-competition agreement with the Ilitch companies.

Skills and Abilities

• MBACPA or CMA certification.
• Previous experience in a leadership role with a QSR or a similar (franchise) environment.