Director, Workforce Financial Planning and Analysis

Little Caesars Pizza • Detroit, MI

75d

About The Position

As the Director of Workforce Financial Planning & Analysis, you will serve as the key financial leader for our global workforce. You will be responsible for developing and driving the long-term financial strategy for all labor-related expenses, including headcount, payroll, benefits, and incentives. It provides critical financial analysis and guidance to executive leadership to inform major business decisions. This role requires a deep expertise in payroll and tax regulations, along with the ability to lead the entire financial management lifecycle for labor costs, from budgeting and forecasting to in-depth variance analysis and strategic reporting. This role partners with departments across the organization, including HR and Risk Management, to ensure a unified approach to process optimization and issue resolution.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field is required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• At least 5 years specifically focused on payroll and workforce financial management within a large, multinational organization.
• Deep expertise in payroll regulations, tax laws, benefits, and 401k plans in a multi-state and international environment.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Direct experience with Workday and Oracle and their integration points is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives the long-term financial strategy for global headcount, payroll, and all labor-related expenses.
• Partners with key stakeholders across the organization to provide strategic financial analysis and guidance that informs critical business decisions.
• Develops and manages the annual budget and multi-year forecasts for all labor costs, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Leads comprehensive financial management for headcount and payroll, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and periodic reporting.
• Develops and manages the strategic financial plans for the company's Target Incentive and Long-Term Incentive programs.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to align incentive budgets and forecasts with key business objectives and company performance targets.
• Partners with the Benefits department to understand the financial implications of benefits and 401K programs.
• Leads the optimization and strategic management of the payroll interface between HRIS and Finance ERP systems.
• Partners with the payroll department to facilitate the setup of international payroll processes.
• Oversees and manages the financial process for labor chargebacks.
• Manages the financial oversight and governance of all external payments, including international and domestic contractors.
• Leads and manages all aspects of payroll tax compliance.
• Conducts strategic research and analysis on complex tax issues, penalties, and credits.
• Leads high-level collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Maintains a high degree of discretion and integrity, managing highly sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Legal and counseling services.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Disability and adoption benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees