Sr. Analyst, Franchise Profitability, LAC

Restaurant Brands International•Miami, FL

About The Position

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) is a global leader in the quick-service restaurant industry, with a portfolio of iconic brands including TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. RBI is committed to growing these brands by focusing on their core values, strong relationships, and community support, while leveraging global scale and best practices. The Sr. Analyst, Profitability plays a crucial role in supporting the analysis, reporting, and enhancement of restaurant and franchisee profitability within the LAC region. This position offers insights into restaurant financial performance, identifies profitability trends and opportunities, and provides data-driven recommendations to support business decisions and ensure franchisee financial well-being. The Sr. Analyst collaborates with franchisees, field teams, and various internal departments such as Operations, Development, Finance, and Marketing to analyze financial performance, pinpoint areas for improvement, and champion initiatives that foster sustainable restaurant-level profitability. The role demands robust financial and analytical acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights.

Requirements

University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or another quantitative or related field.
1–2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, business analytics, profitability, corporate finance, consulting, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable business insights.
Strong understanding of financial statements and P&L analysis, including the ability to identify key drivers of revenue, costs, margins, and profitability.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience developing financial models and scalable analytical tools.
Fluency in Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills, is required.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, with the ability to develop clear and compelling materials for business and leadership audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial concepts and analytical findings clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional and geographically diverse environment.
Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced and ambiguous business environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Portuguese is a plus.
Experience with data visualization, business intelligence, or financial reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, OneStream, Hyperion, or similar platforms is an asset.
Familiarity with SQL or other data analysis tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze restaurant and franchisee financial performance across the LAC region, including key P&L metrics, profitability trends, and other financial and operational indicators.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual franchisee financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate submission of financial information and identifying potential data quality issues or outliers.
Analyze restaurant-level P&Ls and benchmark performance across franchisees, markets, restaurant types, and other relevant segments to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities to improve profitability.
Develop financial analyses and business insights to support franchisees, field teams, and leadership in understanding key drivers of restaurant profitability and prioritizing opportunities for improvement.
Partner with franchisees and internal stakeholders to investigate financial performance outliers, understand underlying business drivers, and support the development of appropriate action plans.
Prepare and present recurring profitability reporting and business reviews for regional leadership, field teams, and other key stakeholders, highlighting performance trends, risks, and opportunities.
Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, dashboards, and analytical tools used to evaluate restaurant economics, profitability initiatives, and overall franchisee financial performance.
Support assessments of franchisee financial health and capitalization by analyzing relevant financial indicators and identifying potential areas of risk or opportunity.
Conduct ad hoc financial and business analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives, changes in restaurant economics, cost pressures, sales performance, and other factors impacting restaurant profitability.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Development, Marketing, and other teams to evaluate the financial impact of business initiatives and provide a profitability perspective to support decision-making.
Identify opportunities to improve and automate profitability reporting, analytical tools, and processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and visibility across the region.