Sr. Financial Analyst

CKE Restaurants•Franklin, TN

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Financial Analyst, Supply Chain Finance, is responsible for taking ownership of the consolidated Forecast, Budget, and Variance Analysis tasks with a primary focus on Supply Chain. This role will need to leverage advanced Excel modeling, CKE System Resources (SAP EPM, PeopleSoft, Snowflake, Power BI, SQL, etc.), and cross-functional resources to be successful.

Requirements

Must possess approximately four (4) to five (5) years of any combination of experience and/or education that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of Finance
Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies with positive business results
Must have a strong work ethic and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information

Nice To Haves

BA/BS Degree preferred (Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Logistics)

Responsibilities

Implement tracking of savings initiatives related to value creation and procurement optimization, serve as liaison between Supply Chain and Accounting in the reconciliation process of store-level impacts
Benchmark supply chain costs across the broader QSR industry and analyze opportunities
Create P&L structure to encompass key areas within Supply Chain, including breakouts of Purchasing, Distribution, and Food Safety
Analyze product level demand across different geographies and distribution centers to enhance demand forecasting, reducing obsolete inventory and preventing product shortages
Analyze financial aspects of contractual agreements with third-party vendors in support of ROI and mitigation of financial risk
In partnership with Data Analytics, ensure the proper data / business intelligence environment enables insights into product level demand and related costs
Consolidates periodic Financial Reporting Packages (Forecast, Budget, Period Close etc.)
Translate commodity cost outlook into relevant inputs for forecasting and planning purposes, and monitor trends proactively
Prepares and audits internal/external financial presentations
Identifies business process opportunities and implements root cause solutions
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills; communicates effectively with various contacts (internal and external)
Consistently exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements