The Senior Financial Analyst supporting the Dunkin’ & Baskin Robbins Advertising Fund will empower data-driven strategic decision making by budgeting/forecasting, analyzing, reporting and communicating financial information into actionable insights for Finance & Marketing Leadership.  In this position, the Senior Analyst will perform financial modeling and analyses to track, forecast and report sales/revenue and Ad Spend, ultimately ensuring accurate reporting to Baskin Robbins / Dunkin’ Leadership and franchisees; own processes, work independently and contribute to overall team success; support various groups within the organization including, but not limited to: Brand Marketing, Integrated/Field Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Loyalty Marketing, Franchisees, various Corporate Services segments and Finance.

This position sits within our Boston based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 4 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Dunkin' & BR Advertising Fund

• Cross-functional Budget/Forecast Support: Act as lead for the annual budget and monthly financial forecasting and month end close processes for the advertising funds while responsible for supporting and guiding both marketing and internal corporate services teams on financial processes to manage marketing-related expenses
• Primarily responsible for Baskin Robbins Fund oversight but also supporting certain aspects of the Dunkin Fund, working closely and owning relationships with all functional stakeholders across the marketing organization, financial management, accounting and analytics
• Solid knowledge of P&L and Balance Sheet relationship and management, will require working closely with Accounting team to ensure complete and accurate P&L Results  
• Provide in-depth analytical support that helps maintain and improve store and franchisee profitability including impact analysis of fixed and variable costs, sales and trend analyses
• Ad Fund Revenue Analysis:  Support both brand and field marketing with all advertising revenue-related analysis using and enhancing existing models (Market level + Region level Sales + Comp Planning) 
• Utilize trends, spend information, business knowledge, and market insight to provide timely updates on available funding for advertising activities and identify opportunities for cost savings
• Financial Reporting: Work as part of a team to deliver best-in-class, Board of Director level financial reporting package on a monthly and annual basis
• Assist with development of all Ad Fund-related presentations for senior leadership team and external audiences
• Ability to influence and streamline processes and educate cross functional partners on financial ramifications at all levels of operational execution is critical to the success of this role. 
• Independently research and act upon information, while identifying areas for efficiency and implementing financial planning best practices
• Perform daily ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned
  

Connectivity and Key Interfaces

• Individual must interact and maintain relationships throughout entire Inspire Brands organization.   Individual must also be results driven with the ability to perform successfully in ambiguous situations, or with incomplete information. The ability to compile sound business recommendations with limited information will be required at times. Ability to influence processes and educate cross functional partners on financial ramifications at all levels of operational execution is critical to the success of this role

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience in Finance / Sales Analysis (MBA preferred but not required)
• Financial Modeling and strong analytical skills required 
• Ability to effectively multi-task projects with competing priorities; make decisions under pressure and work under tight deadlines
• Self-starter with ability to anticipate issues and proactively provide creative solutions
• Highly Proficient with Microsoft applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Proficient understanding and application of cash flow analysis tools and methodologies (NPV/ ROI / Breakeven, etc.)
• Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase / Smartview, Oracle Applications, including Business Intelligence (BI)
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on process management 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written, and presentation communication skills 
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Curiosity about how things work 
• Ability to build relationships and communicate with diverse individuals at all levels within the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, including the ability to prioritize multiple high-importance tasks and stay organized
• Operate with a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline driven environment