Senior Financial Analyst, International

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst, International will be to provide in-depth and insightful analytical support with focus on the financial planning and analysis of the annual Budget, Long Range Plan, forecasts, and monthly actual results for Inspire Brands' International business. This role partners closely with International Operations, Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, Treasury, Tax, and Corporate FP&A to support decision-making across multiple brands, countries, currencies, and business models. This position is responsible for supporting the annual budget, long-range planning, quarterly forecasting, and month-end reporting processes while delivering insightful analysis to help guide business decisions. The role also partners on a variety of special projects requiring analytical rigor, executive-level presentations, and cross-functional leadership. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who is highly analytical, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating within a fast-paced, global organization. This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 4 days per week. RESPONSIBILITIES Support all aspects of the long-range planning, annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting processes including related financial modeling of sales, revenues, expenses, and foreign exchange impact. Participate in the monthly close process, including analysis of actual results, variance explanations, and preparation of leadership reporting packages. Develop and track key performance indicators across brands, regions, and franchise partners. Support management presentations, quarterly business reviews, board materials, and executive-level reporting. Strong analytical skills and the ability to self-motivate and follow through on in-depth financial analysis is key to this role. Candidate must possess the ability to independently problem-solve and to provide meaningful and value-added business specific recommendations. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate reporting, and improve financial systems and tools. Lead or support special projects requiring financial modeling, scenario analysis, and presentation of recommendations to leadership. Gain an understanding of various international markets through the lens of macro-economics, the food & beverage landscape and other areas impacting the business. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS 4-Year/Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting preferred. 4-6 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or related analytical roles. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES Experience: Experience working with budgets, forecasts, financial modeling, and management reporting required. Experience supporting multi-unit, franchised, retail, restaurant, hospitality, consumer products, or international businesses preferred. Experience working with multiple currencies and international operations preferred. Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills. Experience with enterprise financial planning systems (Hyperion, or similar) preferred. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools preferred. Strong understanding of financial statements and key business performance drivers. Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong business partnering and relationship management skills. Ability to synthesize complex information into clear business insights. Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. High performer who can independently balance multiple competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize and pivot quickly. Self-starter who takes ownership and works effectively with limited supervision. Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency and automation. DIRECT REPORTS None. Does collaborate and impact / direct the work of the others. 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’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.