Financial Analyst, International

Little Caesars•Detroit, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst, International provides financial reporting and analysis to all levels of the business, both internally and for external customers. The work includes collecting, recording, and analyzing financial statements and conducting financial and business performance analysis. The role may also support external customers with accounting procedures and financial analysis. It requires clearly presenting complex findings to non-financial stakeholders and handling confidential and proprietary information. The analyst prepares reports and planning and forecasting models, submits financial statements through standardized electronic reporting systems, and offers feedback on accounting standards and processes. The position works cross-functionally to provide financial advice and consulting, supports business-unit or department financial activities and budgeting, and communicates trends, opportunities, and risks to management. It may also involve presenting seminars or training and providing work direction to less experienced staff. The position follows a hybrid schedule with at least three days in the office and is based in a normal office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or business; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least two years of experience in an accounting or finance position requiring creation of financial reporting and analysis.
Advanced ability to access data through typical ERP and data warehouse applications.
Advanced Excel skills, including creating spreadsheet models and drawing conclusions from large data sets to interpret financial and non-financial metrics linked to financial performance.
Ability to use statistical methods to analyze, evaluate, and summarize large amounts of data into a useful mathematical form.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to present complex financial subjects effectively to non-financially oriented customers.
Exceptional business and financial analysis skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience within quick service restaurant environments or a retail system.

Responsibilities

Analyze data and prepare and communicate reports on topics such as sales performance, profitability, return on investment, and general business and financial performance.
Prepare planning and forecasting models covering sales and financial performance.
Submit financial statements into standardized electronic reporting systems.
Provide feedback regarding appropriate accounting standards and processes.
Recommend ways to improve financial performance.
Gather and analyze data from legal, operations, audit, and marketing, and prepare it for formal presentation to senior leaders.
Work cross-functionally to provide financial advice and consulting to non-financially oriented stakeholders.
Support management of a business unit or department with financial activities.
Identify trends, opportunities, and risks and clearly communicate them to management.
Provide analytical and financial support to management during the budgeting process.
May present seminars and formal training classes on topics such as financial reporting systems, budgeting, cash flow planning, financing applications, and business planning.
May assist and provide work direction to less experienced staff.