Manager, Strategic Finance

Papa John's • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

What’s Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today! Job Summary 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
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint
• 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

• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred
• Experience in QSR or high-growth environments
• Experience with enterprise financial systems (Hyperion, PeopleSoft preferred)
• Working knowledge of programming languages (Python, SQL, MDX) and advanced analytical techniques

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Analysis 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
• Business Partnership & Project Leadership 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
• Reporting & Communication 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees