Manager, Business Analytics: Growth Insights (Hybrid)

Dine-Brands-Global; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dine Brands Global, based in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Manager, Business Analytics to drive insights for Applebee's and IHOP. Hybrid role partnering with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Development to translate data into actionable recommendations that influence promotions, menu decisions, and growth initiatives.

You will develop executive reviews, performance scorecards, and forecasts, while building dashboards and KPI definitions to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in business analytics, finance, strategy, or BI.
• Experience in restaurant/retail/hospitality or multi-unit environments preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication; able to tailor insights to audiences.
• Experience with large datasets and BI platforms (Power BI/Tableau/MicroStrategy).
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; forecasting and financial analysis knowledge.
• Experience building dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance across Applebee's and IHOP brands; translate data into insights.
• Develop clear narratives to explain performance drivers, opportunities, risks.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Development, and Consumer Insights.
• Support executive reviews, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses for decision-making.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and risks through KPI monitoring.
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations for varied audiences.
• Partner with BI and IT to ensure data accuracy and reporting reliability.
• Assist in monthly forecasts, annual planning, and long-range growth analyses.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Storytelling

Multi-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Math/Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Excel

Job description

Dine Brands Global, based in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Manager, Business Analytics to drive insights for Applebee's and IHOP. Hybrid role partnering with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Development to translate data into actionable recommendations that influence promotions, menu decisions, and growth initiatives.

You will develop executive reviews, performance scorecards, and forecasts, while building dashboards and KPI definitions to support business decisions.