Overall Job Summary

This position will lead central FP&A consolidation and reporting as well as finance support for Corporate Strategy. Responsibilities will include financial budgeting, forecasting, reporting and ad hoc analysis for these business teams. The position will directly support multiple senior business leaders and their respective functions. This position has two direct reports. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Provide high level financial analytical support to various department leadership teams to be used in key business decisions.
• Design, perform, report, and present insightful business analyses that address financial, operational and accounting implications, as well as pinpoint key drivers and identify short- and long-term action steps that focus on current and future business implications. 
• Deliver analytical support to senior management for quarterly investor conference calls and assist in the preparation of the financial package for the Board of Directors. 
• Coordinate with leadership on high-profile strategic projects, including Store Labor Productivity, New Store Performance, Capital Allocation, Sale Leasebacks, Fee Development, and other strategic initiatives involving the Store Operations & Real Estate functions. 
• Own all things related to process development and execution of the Sale Leaseback and Fee Development program. Specifics will include: (a) complex financial modeling, (b) managing the annual budget and cost management at a project level for fee-developed stores, (c) managing the timing of capital outlays associated with $200-300M of annual spend, and (d) assisting in managing multiple financial matters associated with the fee and future self-development program (e.g., legal issues, tax benefits associated with 1031 exchange to maximize the tax benefits, selection of stores to be sold each year to manage the long-term programmatic approach over the next 10-15 years being marketed to the investment community, etc.)
• Provide analytical and strategic support to senior business leaders and all departments in contract negotiations, business reviews and forecasts. 
• Support the long-range planning, strategic planning, and budgeting processes for Store Operations and Real Estate. 
• Conduct and supervise complex financial analyses utilizing cash flow/return on investment spreadsheet models and other analytical tools to support significant business and investment decisions. 
• Conduct, perform, report, and present special financial and statistical studies in coordination with other departments.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 8 years of related business or retail experience. 2 years directly managing people.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is preferred. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related advanced degree is desired. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Professional Certifications: CPA preferred, but not required. 

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Strong communication, leadership, analystical, and team building skills.
• Ability to make decisions without immediate supervision.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Business Objects and Cognos preferred.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.