What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Supply Chain Finance position at Baskin Robbins?
The Manager- Supply Chain Finance will provide critical financial and analytical support to the supply chain procurement team. Key responsibilities will include establishing financial models and processes to aid in evaluation of RFP cost proposals and budgeting COGS impacts. In addition to managing financial analyses, the role will create and be responsible for reporting to senior management on RFP outcomes. The role will be a new function and will require a candidate who is comfortable building out new processes and supporting change management.
Responsibilities
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.
Responsibilities
- Create and establish new processes and models for evaluation cost proposals in supply chain RFPs and support decision making process
- Provide financial reporting on outcomes of RFPs for supply chain and company leadership
- Support Annual Budget process for COGS market basket, and work with FP&A. Build, assess and understand key Budget assumptions developed within the team and in coordination with supply chain operations. Partner with the Supply Chain Leadership Team to ensure assumptions are understood and align with targets
- Support GPO team
- Prepare presentations summarizing negotiation outcomes and impacts to budget/forecast
- Manage the activities and output of a Senior Financial Analyst. Responsibilities include employee development, communication, formal performance appraisals, and project management
- Participate in special projects as needed
- Enhance financial analysis and reporting
- Create ad hoc reporting as requested
- Provide excellent customer service to Supply Chain team and Support Center
- Minimum : 4 yr degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field
- Preferred: A Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
- Minimum : 4-6 years experience in relevant work experience including finance, accounting, and/or operational analysis
- Preferred: 2 years supervisory experience
- Preferred: COGS/Procurement analysis experience
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of database applications including Microsoft Access as well as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
- Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong listening, communication and influencing skills
- Advanced understanding and working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
- Sound knowledge of accounting and accounting principles
- Strong curiosity with continuous improvement mindset and drive to support others with highly relevant / actionable insights
- Oracle Cloud
- Experience with Enterprise software, planning software (ePBCS), financial consolidation software, and relational databases
- SQL (preferred, not required)
- PowerBI (preferred, not required)
- Responsible for 1 or 2 direct reports: Senior Financial Analyst and/or Financial Analyst
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.
