Senior Financial Analyst, Dunkin' & Baskin-Robbins

IRB USA Inspire Resources; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Brands in Boston seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to drive data-driven decisions for the Dunkin' & Baskin Robbins Advertising Fund. You will budget, forecast, analyze, and report financial information, turning insights into actions for Finance & Marketing Leadership.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration across Brand Marketing, Loyalty Marketing, Franchisees, and Finance, with onsite presence four days a week at our Boston Global Support Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant Finance/Sales Analysis experience.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience with cash flow analysis tools (NPV/ROI).
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase/Smartview and Oracle BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget and monthly financial forecasting for advertising funds.
• Support marketing and corporate services teams on financial processes.
• Manage P&L and Balance Sheet relationships with Accounting.
• Provide in-depth analytics to improve store and franchise profitability.
• Perform Ad Fund Revenue analyses and forecasting using existing models.
• Deliver Board-level financial reporting and leadership presentations.
• Influence processes and educate cross-functional partners on financial impact.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

P&L analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Hyperion Essbase

Smartview

Oracle BI

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst supporting the Dunkin' & Baskin Robbins Advertising Fund will empower data-driven strategic decision making by budgeting/forecasting, analyzing, reporting and communicating financial information into actionable insights for Finance & Marketing Leadership. In this position, the Senior Analyst will perform financial modeling and analyses to track, forecast and report sales/revenue and Ad Spend, ultimately ensuring accurate reporting to Baskin Robbins / Dunkin' Leadership and franchisees; own processes, work independently and contribute to overall team success; support various groups within the organization including, but not limited to: Brand Marketing, Integrated/Field Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Loyalty Marketing, Franchisees, various Corporate Services segments and Finance. This position sits within our Boston based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 4 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Dunkin' & BR Advertising Fund Cross-functional Budget/Forecast Support: Act as lead for the annual budget and monthly financial forecasting and month end close processes for the advertising funds while responsible for supporting and guiding both marketing and internal corporate services teams on financial processes to manage marketing-related expenses Primarily responsible for Baskin Robbins Fund oversight but also supporting certain aspects of the Dunkin Fund, working closely and owning relationships with all functional stakeholders across the marketing organization, financial management, accounting and analytics Solid knowledge of P&L and Balance Sheet relationship and management, will require working closely with Accounting team to ensure complete and accurate P&L Results Provide in-depth analytical support that helps maintain and improve store and franchisee profitability including impact analysis of fixed and variable costs, sales and trend analyses Ad Fund Revenue Analysis: Support both brand and field marketing with all advertising revenue-related analysis using and enhancing existing models (Market level + Region level Sales + Comp Planning) Utilize trends, spend information, business knowledge, and market insight to provide timely updates on available funding for advertising activities and identify opportunities for cost savings Financial Reporting: Work as part of a team to deliver best-in-class, Board of Director level financial reporting package on a monthly and annual basis Assist with development of all Ad Fund-related presentations for senior leadership team and external audiences Ability to influence and streamline processes and educate cross functional partners on financial ramifications at all levels of operational execution is critical to the success of this role. Independently research and act upon information, while identifying areas for efficiency and implementing financial planning best practices Perform daily ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned Connectivity and Key Interfaces Individual must interact and maintain relationships throughout entire Inspire Brands organization. Individual must also be results driven with the ability to perform successfully in ambiguous situations, or with incomplete information. The ability to compile sound business recommendations with limited information will be required at times. Ability to influence processes and educate cross functional partners on financial ramifications at all levels of operational execution is critical to the success of this role

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

QUALFICATIONS Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience in Finance / Sales Analysis (MBA preferred but not required) Financial Modeling and strong analytical skills required Ability to effectively multi-task projects with competing priorities; make decisions under pressure and work under tight deadlines Self-starter with ability to anticipate issues and proactively provide creative solutions Highly Proficient with Microsoft applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Access Proficient understanding and application of cash flow analysis tools and methodologies (NPV/ ROI / Breakeven, etc.) Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase / Smartview, Oracle Applications, including Business Intelligence (BI)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

Strong analytical skills with a focus on process management Strong interpersonal, verbal and written, and presentation communication skills Detail-oriented and well organized Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Curiosity about how things work Ability to build relationships and communicate with diverse individuals at all levels within the organization Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, including the ability to prioritize multiple high-importance tasks and stay organized Operate with a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline driven environment Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it is an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences. Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,400 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants across 55 global markets. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other - one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants - the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well-being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day. Our brands are diverse, distinctive, and fan favorites. In a sense, you could say we seek those who provide something different than the norm.