Senior Financial Analyst, Dunkin' & Baskin-Robbins

Inspire•Boston, MA

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst supporting the Dunkin’ & Baskin Robbins Advertising Fund will empower data-driven strategic decision making by budgeting/forecasting, analyzing, reporting and communicating financial information into actionable insights for Finance & Marketing Leadership. In this position, the Senior Analyst will perform financial modeling and analyses to track, forecast and report sales/revenue and Ad Spend, ultimately ensuring accurate reporting to Baskin Robbins / Dunkin’ Leadership and franchisees; own processes, work independently and contribute to overall team success; support various groups within the organization including, but not limited to: Brand Marketing, Integrated/Field Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Loyalty Marketing, Franchisees, various Corporate Services segments and Finance. This position sits within our Boston based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 4 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience in Finance / Sales Analysis
Financial Modeling and strong analytical skills required
Ability to effectively multi-task projects with competing priorities; make decisions under pressure and work under tight deadlines
Self-starter with ability to anticipate issues and proactively provide creative solutions
Highly Proficient with Microsoft applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Access
Proficient understanding and application of cash flow analysis tools and methodologies (NPV/ ROI / Breakeven, etc.)
Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase / Smartview, Oracle Applications, including Business Intelligence (BI)
Strong analytical skills with a focus on process management
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written, and presentation communication skills
Detail-oriented and well organized
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Curiosity about how things work
Ability to build relationships and communicate with diverse individuals at all levels within the organization
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, including the ability to prioritize multiple high-importance tasks and stay organized
Operate with a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline driven environment

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Act as lead for the annual budget and monthly financial forecasting and month end close processes for the advertising funds while responsible for supporting and guiding both marketing and internal corporate services teams on financial processes to manage marketing-related expenses
Primarily responsible for Baskin Robbins Fund oversight but also supporting certain aspects of the Dunkin Fund, working closely and owning relationships with all functional stakeholders across the marketing organization, financial management, accounting and analytics
Solid knowledge of P&L and Balance Sheet relationship and management, will require working closely with Accounting team to ensure complete and accurate P&L Results
Provide in-depth analytical support that helps maintain and improve store and franchisee profitability including impact analysis of fixed and variable costs, sales and trend analyses
Support both brand and field marketing with all advertising revenue-related analysis using and enhancing existing models (Market level + Region level Sales + Comp Planning)
Utilize trends, spend information, business knowledge, and market insight to provide timely updates on available funding for advertising activities and identify opportunities for cost savings
Work as part of a team to deliver best-in-class, Board of Director level financial reporting package on a monthly and annual basis
Assist with development of all Ad Fund-related presentations for senior leadership team and external audiences
Ability to influence and streamline processes and educate cross functional partners on financial ramifications at all levels of operational execution is critical to the success of this role.
Independently research and act upon information, while identifying areas for efficiency and implementing financial planning best practices
Perform daily ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned
Individual must interact and maintain relationships throughout entire Inspire Brands organization.
Individual must also be results driven with the ability to perform successfully in ambiguous situations, or with incomplete information.
The ability to compile sound business recommendations with limited information will be required at times.
Ability to influence processes and educate cross functional partners on financial ramifications at all levels of operational execution is critical to the success of this role