Analyst, Business Strategy

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Analyst, Business Strategy will work closely with the Directors, Business Strategy and Senior Vice President, Finance in tracking and supporting the annual and on-going Board approved strategic initiatives from within the organization. This position will support Initiative Leaders of strategic projects to help track costs (capital and expense), budgets, associated benefits and returns and assist with monthly project updates. This position will be required to interface with Operations, IT Management, Development and Construction and all other supporting functions. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. On a monthly basis, maintain and continuously improve the Project Tracking and Development Results presentations and support schedules for internal review with management and Executive Team. This process involves staying in touch with Initiative Leaders and understanding progress of their various projects. 2. Prepare accurate franchisee applicant reviews and franchisee new site review models to assess financial risk of applicants and IRR of potential new franchise sites. Maintain the models and update when necessary. 3. Prepare accurate weekly and monthly reporting, such as development cost tracking, development benchmarking, sales trend, commodities news tracking, comp sales reports and lease renewal package financials. Maintain the models and update when necessary. 4. Provide analytical support to the Directors of Business Strategy and SVP of Finance, including but not limited to financial modeling, forecasting, DCF analysis and valuation. 5. Support maintenance of long range planning model, which may involve development activity, food costs, labor costs, controllable costs, return on investment, general brand spending, marketing, recapitalization, new initiatives, etc. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: *Required: Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION: *Required: Minimum of 2-4 years relevant work experience including accounting, finance, operational analysis or other equivalent experience *Preferred: Minimum of 1-2 years investment banking, finance or equivalent experience; restaurant or retail experience would be beneficial, but not necessary REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES: *Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of database applications including Microsoft Access as well as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint and Tableau *Understanding and working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, including DCF, ROI, IRR, NPV, Breakeven, Payback Periods and Statistical Analysis DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY *Process decisions DIRECT REPORTS *None INDGSC