Sr Analyst - Global Development & International FP&A

The Wendy's Company•Columbus, OH

2d•$81,000 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the International Business Unit and will have an active role in: reporting on weekly sales performance, preparing the monthly business review for the International Leadership Team, assisting with the budgeting and forecasting processes along with other key ad-hoc analyses. The position will also track and analyze General & Administrative expenses and perform analysis on various ad hoc international initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree: Finance or Accounting required
Solid knowledge and experience in the development and application of financial, analytical and budgetary techniques, including statistical analysis.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, operations, supply chain, and financial analysis.
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

MBA or CPA with Big 4 experience preferred
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.
Plays a key role in the Annual Operating Plan and leading the quarterly forecast process, consolidating inputs from all regions.
Maintain detailed records of restaurant sales and FX and ensure weekly reporting to the business is accurate. Play key role in automation of sales reports and other data & analytics projects.
Support quarterly financial reporting and audit processes
Prepare ad-hoc analysis which support key business decisions