VP, Financial Planning and Analysis

We’ve got the boldest burgers on the block. From the first day we fired up our grills, we’ve had one thing on our minds: big, bold flavor. We make burgers and sandwiches you can’t help but crave. Our fry game is the best in the business. We’re taking “sweet tooth” to a whole new level. And we’re doing it all at a price that’s hard to beat. Our food and price aren’t the only things we do boldly, though. We develop and train all our employees, from Team Members to Franchisees, to give them opportunities to move up in our company and build a rewarding career. We believe in a work culture as fun as our food is delicious. And we reward our hard-working people with everything from trophies to cruises.

Reporting to the CFO, the Vice President, FP&A and Supply Chain Finance is responsible for establishing the pace of the Finance Team and leading the Financial Planning cadence of the business including long-term strategic plan, annual budget process, routine quarterly forecasts and month-end executive and lender reporting.  The VP FP&A hires, leads and develops a team of high-performing individuals that partner cross-functionally with all departments to conduct insightful and actionable analysis.  Additionally, the VP FP&A oversees the preparation of presentations related to financial results and plans for the Board of Directors, Ownership, and internal Senior Management and presents to these audiences as appropriate. The VP, FP&A will also be responsible for leading the Supply Chain Finance and Marketing Analytics & Strategy departments. 

Position Accountabilities

• Capability establishment / Foundations - Working with the CEO, CFO & Functional Leads to develop an analytical framework and related tools that:
  • Supports daily business management.
  • Clearly and consistently explains the basis of budgets, forecast, and actual results.
  • Provides a basis for actions / decision making.
• Budget / Forecast - Design, continually improve and manage an on-going budget / forecast routine that:
  • Is comprehensive and reliable and generates no surprises.
  • Generates clear and communicable outcomes and;
  • Provides a clear rationale and accountability for company’s financial commitments with the full and appropriate involvement of all elements of the organization.
  • Provides both short and long-range outlooks on the business.
• Monthly Reporting – Manage in conjunction with the accounting / controllership team a monthly analytical process that:
  • Clearly and consistently analyzes variances in a meaningful volume and price structure format that is aligned/supports the management of the business.
  • Maintains / administers the accountability established through budget and forecasting processes.
  • Involves, empowers and obliges all functions to clearly explain monthly variances, their root causes, managements actions and on-going implications in a consistent, and timely manner.
  • Consolidate in a timely manner important monthly commentary in a succinct summary for presentation to the CFO, President/CEO and company’s management including the Board of Directors and Shareholders.
• Commercial Finance – Manage the tools and processes regarding on-going customer / contract / portfolio and / or product profitability assessment and approval.
• Ad Hoc business modelling and commercial support – Responsible for leading ad hoc business modelling in support of the President/CEO, CFO, and leadership team as circumstances require.
• Participates in a wide variety of project-related activities and initiatives.
• Serves on cross-functional projects and teams as needed.
• Sets the direction and implements best practices and procedures for Supply Chain Finance.

Employment Standards

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and propose creative solutions; action oriented.
• High level of analytical and problem solving-skills.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain robust processes relied on by senior management.
• Superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and ability to navigate the organization independently.
• Ability to interact effectively and work in a collaborative manner with all employees.  
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience managing and presenting to Shareholders and/or Board of Directors.

Education:

•  Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced business degree (MBA) a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a senior level Finance Director / VP with proven experience in FP&A process management and development.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience with a track record of hiring and developing talent.
• SAP, Excel, PowerPoint critical. SQL desirable.
• Experience in the Restaurant industry strongly preferred. QSR industry experience a plus.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Individual must live in the Tampa area and is required to be in the Restaurant Support Center 3 days per week, at a minimum.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information such as procedure manuals, Company communications or governmental regulations.
• Ability to Travel may be required to attend off-site training, meetings and seminars.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods in one location which may be restricted to the employee’s workstation.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Decision Quality & Timely Decision Making
• Conflict Management
• Strategic & Organizational Agility
• Action Oriented
• Integrity & Trust

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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