Manager, Finance, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, US&C
Restaurant Brands International
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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.
RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.
RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Job Summary: This position is integral to leading new business initiatives, strategic planning and modelling, as well as having full responsibility for analysis and governance of the PLK Ad Fund, Tech Fund, and Training Fund P&Ls, including forecasting, budgeting and Ad Hoc analysis related to those line items. This position works cross-functionally, with multiple department senior leaders within the Popeyes organization and within the broader RBI organization, acting as both a business owner and the primary finance resource for decision making related to their areas of ownership.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Integral finance lead on the budget, forecast and strategic planning process related to the Ad Fund, Tech Fund and Training Fund P&Ls, including revenue pacing and year-end balance targets
Performs ongoing financial analysis of certain aspects of P&L to assess performance vs. budget and forecast and identify opportunities for improvement
Builds dynamic financial models and provides financial support for special projects as directed by senior management
Responsible for ensuring financials (actuals, budget, and forecast) are delivered on time and accurately, with sound assumptions developed for any forecasted items in conjunction with cross-functional teams within PLK organization
Management of various independent Advertising and Training Fund workstreams including activities related to the payment and processing of invoices
Leads initiatives based upon strategic goals of the organization
Coordinates media accruals and working/non-working classification with Marketing, Media, and Accounting to ensure completeness and accuracy
Presents analyses, results, and forecasts to senior leadership
Skills and Qualifications:
University degree in Business, Economics, Finance or a related field
Entrepreneurial mindset with desire to learn and be challenged
Strong analytical, organizational and excel skills, including experience with building sustainable financial forecasting models from scratch
Proven track record in managing close, forecast, or capital planning routines with high accuracy and timeliness.
Knowledge of financial principals of forecasting & budgeting processes
Experience in Financial Reporting either internally or externally
Strong Excel modeling skills and proficiency in SAP and Onestream preferred.
Organized and able to manage multiple recurring processes while delivering ad hoc analysis and leadership support.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization through various forms (oral presentation, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to function effectively in a team environment and independently
Self-motivated and a self-starter
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
A natural process thinker — always seeking opportunities to improve how finance operates.
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Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.
Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.