Portfolio Management Manager

Inspire Brands•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Restaurant Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing complex, high-impact restaurant portfolio initiatives across multiple brands, including acquisitions and dispositions of corporately owned restaurants and franchisee-to-franchisee transfers. This role partners closely with Finance, Legal, Real Estate, Operations, HR, Accounting, and Franchisees to evaluate and approve franchise transfers and execute transactions efficiently from initial analysis through post-close cleanup. The Portfolio Manager plays a critical role in advancing enterprise portfolio strategy by providing strong financial analysis, operational insight, process discipline, and proactive problem-solving across a high-volume, fast-paced transaction environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
3+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate M&A.
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on financial returns
Sound knowledge of financial principles
Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate through a Transaction Process involving Franchisees, Financing Institutions. Attorneys, Investment Bankers/Business Brokers, and Landlords
Ability to manage a process involving cross functional teams in the execution of M&A Financial Transactions
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point and experience working with various Financial Systems and Valuation Models. Working knowledge Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s Degree in Finance
Negotiating Experience

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end execution of restaurant transactions, including financial analysis, business case development, leadership recommendations, LOI execution, diligence coordination, closing, and post-closing cleanup.
Utilize and maintain financial models to evaluate transaction economics and support strategic decision-making.
Coordinate cross-functional deal teams, driving accountability, timelines, and deliverables.
Draft, review, and manage transaction-related schedules, exhibits, due diligence materials, lease and rent analyses, and vendor/contract evaluations.
Develop and standardize tools, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency and consistency.
Independently manage franchise transfers across brands, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
Review and evaluate transfer components, including P&Ls, funding sources, debt structures, ratios, and approval requirements.
Serve as a trusted resource for franchisees by explaining financial templates, transfer requirements, and approval processes.
Lead continuous improvement efforts for transfer templates, checklists, and systems
Provide analytical support for ad hoc business development situations within our Brands