Sr Analyst - System Optimization Finance

The Wendy's Company•Columbus, OH

2d•$81,000 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Working as a key member of the System Optimization Finance team, you will work to execute the Company’s System Optimization strategies. The Company’s System Optimization strategies include, but are not limited to: the buying and selling of Company restaurants; due diligence, valuation, negotiation, deal book preparations, and execution of all Franchise Flip (M&A) transactions; financial review of Franchise to Franchise transfers; analyses of real estate portfolio management opportunities; and the execution of the Company’s “Growth Ready” strategy. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, other internal stakeholders, and the franchise community to optimize and shape the future of the Wendy’s System.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance & Accounting majors) or Economics with high academic achievement.
Expertise in financial modeling, management reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications. High proficiency in excel.
High attention to detail. Consistently proofs own work and displays accountability for work product.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interpret results. Understands implications and keen ability communicate with cross functional business users.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred with 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

Analyzes P&L statements, weekly sales, and balance sheets. Ensures accuracy and integrity of accounting statements in business valuations.
Prepares detailed valuation models for restaurants that have been identified as company or franchisee acquisition and divestiture targets.
Prepares deal books to be provided to prospective buyers, working cross functionally, internally and externally, to ensure deal terms are captured accurately.
Executes due diligence process for assigned acquisition/divestiture and franchise flips. Ensures all necessary due diligence items are received, reviewed, and properly filed.
Works with buyers and sellers to ensure all parties have access to due diligence items.
Prepares financial analysis to support the organization’s franchise to franchise transfer & financing review process. Calculate impact to pro forma financial statements, financial leverage ratios, and cash flow, while memorializing key terms.