Strategic Forecasting & Analytics Leader

Insight Global; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Analysis to lead a 3–4 person analytics team focused on U.S. system sales and EBITDA forecasting. You will partner with Marketing, FP&A, and Operations to turn data into strategic recommendations and robust models even with incomplete information.

You will evaluate current processes, optimize structure, and drive cross-functional collaboration to influence business decisions and improve unit economics. A strong finance background is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in financial, data analysis-oriented roles.
• 2+ years experience managing/ leading related teams.
• Strong background in revenue forecasting, trend analysis, and building financial models (new product P&Ls, long-range projections).
• Prior experience in management consulting, Big Four preferred.
• Expert storytelling skills— able to craft narratives based on data analysis and analytics.
• Forecasting expertise: proven ability to create accurate forecasts in product and channel-driven business models, including experience making judgment calls with incomplete or rapidly evolving data.
• Collaboration & influence: excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing partners and driving alignment across diverse teams.
• Advanced Excel and BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau); ability to design and improve models, dashboards, and reporting frameworks. Understanding of SQL.
• Skilled in creating executive-level presentations and communicating insights clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Bachelor’s in finance or similar field; Advanced degree (MBA or similar).
• Background in restaurants, consumer products, or retail industries.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Financial Leadership: Provide strategic insights and financial leadership to partners across Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Planning, ensuring alignment on business drivers, revenue performance, and initiative impact.
• Forecasting & Planning: Lead the development and delivery of U.S. system sales and EBITDA forecasts, including annual and long-range plans. Build and refine forecasting models that allow for sound decision-making with incomplete data sets, applying judgment, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing to drive confidence in outcomes.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage, coach, and grow a team of analysts, fostering analytical excellence, innovation in forecasting approaches, and strong business acumen.
• Modeling & Tools: Own execution and continuous improvement of forecasting frameworks, models, and analysis tools to increase accuracy, efficiency, and insight delivery.
• Business Partnership: Build trusted relationships with Global Finance, Franchisee partners, and cross-functional U.S. stakeholders to shape initiatives, challenge assumptions, and ensure financial implications are well understood.
• Strategic Insights: Translate financial and market trends into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership, balancing data-driven rigor with agility in uncertain or rapidly changing conditions.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Support ad hoc analyses and business needs as they arise.

Skills

Executive storytelling

Collaboration & influence

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Forecasting

Financial leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in finance or similar

MBA or similar

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Analysis to lead a 3–4 person analytics team focused on U.S. system sales and EBITDA forecasting. You will partner with Marketing, FP&A, and Operations to turn data into strategic recommendations and robust models even with incomplete information.

You will evaluate current processes, optimize structure, and drive cross-functional collaboration to influence business decisions and improve unit economics. A strong finance background is essential.