Financial Planning Analyst

Job Description

Interfoods of America is a prominent Quick Service Restaurant franchise company that operates Popeyes and Taco Bell locations across the Florida and Georgia markets. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team who thrives in a collaborative environment, is capable of providing effective financial solutions, and takes pride in delivering accurate results the first time. If you are a motivated, detail-oriented professional looking for an exciting challenge, we want to hear from you.

The Financial Analyst will work directly with the executive team and operational leadership, providing financial and operational reporting as well as analytical support to the business, thereby aiding in informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership at all levels and across various departments to assess financial information needs, developing reports, analyses, and tools to fulfill those needs.
• Monitor budget variances, compare performance to prior periods, forecast future results, and present findings to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Generate weekly and periodic reports in partnership with the VP of Operations.
• Continuously identify business opportunities for improvement and communicate findings to relevant parties.
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze data from multiple sources to report on key metrics such as sales, restaurant performance, and G&A spend, while offering insights and actionable next steps.
• Support executive leadership in preparing quarterly and annual Board of Directors presentations.
• Assist in refining operational KPIs and collaborate with above-restaurant leaders to analyze and enhance business performance.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong ability to engage interpersonally.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to extract and analyze raw data, draw meaningful conclusions, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in performing ROI, profitability, and variance analyses.
• Solid experience in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Skilled in presenting financial data to various levels of leadership.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage financial data in a professional manner.
• Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks.

Qualifications / Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant finance experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of SQL and Data Visualization Tools (preferred, but not required).
• Strong analytical, quantitative, written, and verbal communication skills.