Sr Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

The Wendy's Company•Columbus, OH

5d•$81,000 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports either the Office of the CFO or individual Business Units and will have an active role in: reporting on the monthly close, supporting the quarterly earnings review, assisting with the budgeting and forecasting processes along with other key ad-hoc analyses. The position will also track and analyze General & Administrative expenses, capital spending, free cash flow, earnings per share and perform analysis on various ad hoc corporate initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
Solid knowledge of Accounting principles and financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting techniques.
Experience with computer modeling, management reporting systems and computer applications. Ability to create and manage databases and Excel based financial models.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interpret results, understand implications and communicate to business users.
2 to 4 years experience in financial analysis position with large organization.

Nice To Haves

Multi-unit restaurant and/or retail environment a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and compile monthly detailed financial results and analysis for presentation to Senior Leadership. This will include variance explanations versus forecast, prior year, and the annual operating plan.
Support preparation and analysis of Annual Operating Plan.
Support Quarterly SEC and Board reporting requirements in partnership with Financial Reporting and Investor Relations.
Plays a key role in the monthly forecast process, with a focus on analyzing and reporting on results including General & Administrative, Earnings per Share, Capital Expenditures and Free Cash Flow.
Prepare ad-hoc analysis which support key business decisions.