Manager, Strategic Finance

Papa John's • Atlanta, GA

111d

About The Position

The Manager, Strategic Finance supports broad initiatives across corporate strategy and planning, capital markets, investor relations, and strategic projects. The role provides data-driven insights to inform financial, strategic, and operational decision-making across the company. This high-impact position helps to drive long-term shareholder value through strategic analysis and financial modeling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related quantitative field
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or investment banking
• Demonstrated track record of leading complex financial analysis and strategic projects
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred
• Experience in QSR or high-growth environments
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint
• Experience with enterprise financial systems (Hyperion, PeopleSoft preferred)
• Working knowledge of programming languages (Python, SQL, MDX) and advanced analytical techniques
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and forecasting methodologies
• Exceptional analytical and research capabilities with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex information to senior audiences
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Deep understanding of corporate strategy, accounting principles, and financial theory

Nice To Haves

• Experience in QSR or high-growth environments

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide growth strategies and provide decision support to leadership on key strategic investments and initiatives
• Lead strategic decision-making through comprehensive analysis, owning the financial model that drives company-wide planning and capital allocation decisions
• Build sophisticated financial models and synthesize outputs into concise presentations for key stakeholder decision-making
• Support strategic initiatives through business partnering, analytical insights, and workstream leadership
• Collaborate across all organizational levels by developing deep understanding of the company's business model, including product and market strategies, competitive landscape, and internal processes
• Shape strategic priorities by identifying key industry trends, customer insights, and internal growth opportunities
• Provide analytical support and data analysis for ad-hoc projects related to strategic initiatives
• Coordinate recurring strategic reviews to track progress against strategic imperatives
• Develop content for strategic updates to senior leadership and board of directors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees