Sr Analyst - System Optimization Finance

Wendy's International; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Free EAP sessions

401(k) match

Job summary

Wendy's Dublin, OH seeks a finance professional to advance System Optimization strategies, evaluating P&L, sales, and assets. You will build detailed valuation models, support acquisitions and franchise flips, and coordinate with senior leaders to optimize deal terms.

Expect strong financial modeling, Excel mastery, and the ability to communicate across functions. This in-office role requires dedication to accuracy and data-driven decision making with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business (Finance & Accounting) or Economics.
• MBA or CPA preferred with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze P&L statements, sales, and balance sheets; prepare valuation models.
• Perform due diligence for acquisitions, dispositions, and franchise flips.
• Prepare financial analyses to support transfers and financing reviews.
• Suggest process improvements and conduct additional analyses as needed.

Skills

Financial modeling

Management reporting

Excel

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Valuation software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Why Wendy's

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn't like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you're looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand - We got you!

Working as a key member of the System Optimization Finance team you will work to execute the Company's System Optimization strategies. The Company's System Optimization strategies include but are not limited to the buying and selling of Company restaurants; due diligence, valuation, negotiation, deal book preparations, and execution of all Franchise Flip (M&A) transactions; financial review of Franchise-to-Franchise transfers; analyses of real estate portfolio management opportunities; and the execution of the Company's "Growth Ready" strategy. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, other internal stakeholders, and the franchise community to optimize and shape the future of the Wendy's System.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes P&L statements, weekly sales, and balance sheets. Ensures accuracy and integrity of accounting statements in business valuations. Prepares detailed valuation models for restaurants that have been identified as company or franchisee acquisition and divestiture targets. Prepares deal books to be provided to prospective buyers, working cross functionally, internally and externally, to ensure deal terms are captured accurately.
• Executes due diligence process for assigned acquisition/divestiture and franchise flips. Ensures all necessary due diligence items are received, reviewed, and properly filed. Works with buyers and sellers to ensure all parties have access to due diligence items.
• Prepares financial analysis to support the organization's franchise to franchise transfer & financing review process. Calculate impact to pro forma financial statements, financial leverage ratios, and cash flow, while memorializing key terms.
• Recommend and support process improvement efforts and perform other financial analyses as may be required.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Travel: 10%

Pay Range: $81,000.00 - $138,000.00 Annually

What we expect from you

• Bachelor's degree in Business (Finance & Accounting majors) or Economics with high academic achievement.
• Expertise in financial modeling, management reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications. High proficiency in excel.
• High attention to detail. Consistently proofs own work and displays accountability for work product.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interpret results. Understands implications and keen ability communicate with cross functional business users.
• MBA or CPA preferred with 2+ years of experience.

Expected Work Location (In Office): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or at other location(s) as designated by the Company. You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Onsite

Wendy's was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.

The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. The target annual bonus for this role is 10% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com.

NOTE: Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy's retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.

Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.