The primary objectives of this position is to empower data-driven strategic decision making by creating, budgeting/forecasting, analyzing, reporting and communicating financial information into actionable insights for Finance & Marketing Leadership. In this position, the Manager provides overall financial management leadership to the Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins U.S. marketing team by overseeing the financial modeling and analyses to track, forecast and report sales/revenue and Ad Spend, ultimately ensuring accurate reporting to 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, Digital Marketing, Franchisees, various Corporate Services segments and Finance.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Responsible for managing and developing the Dunkin’ Ad Fund P&L to a new construct which entails budgeting, driving change on funding splits, new reporting capabilities both internally and externally.

　　Drive the Marketing and field team organization to provide accurate and timely financial projections that reflect a realistic assessment of risk and opportunity against both internal performance metrics as well as against our externally communicated guidance

　　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

　　Perform ongoing financial analysis to ensure that marketing funds are spent in accordance with guidelines

　　Work to locate and improve operational efficiencies within current processes to enhance team overall group effectiveness and collaboration

　　Provide financial expertise and policy direction to the marketing teams

　　Development of Dunkin’ U.S. presentations for senior leadership team and external audiences with clear messaging and influence change

　　Ability to influence, streamline processes, and educate cross functional partners on financial ramifications at all levels of operational execution is critical to the success of this role

　　Work with peer members of the FP&A team to ensure any related balance sheet reserves are adequately established to ensure that all risks factors are accounted for and to ensure that related capital expenditures / Ad Fund cash are monitored and controlled properly

　　Ensure that Internal Controls are functioning as designed, reviewed and are performed as expected

　　Collaborate with key stakeholders to gain both financial and cross-functional support for initiatives key to the Dunkin’ U.S. and our franchisees

　　Interact regularly with franchisees on marketing leadership teams on financial and other issues that impact the marketing funds. Manage relationship with external auditors.

　　Translate organizational goals into challenging individual performance goals and success measures

　　Set and communicate standards to ensure quality

　　Hold self and others accountable for actions and decisions

　　Create strong two way communication and dialogue

　　Provide constructive, actionable feedback and coaching

　　Provide meaningful development plans and discussions

　　Regularly build development opportunities into each individual’s job

　　Recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of others

　　Drive continuous improvement and innovation. Keep abreast of function and industry

　　Conduct rigorous due diligence on all plans and ideas

　　Take appropriate risks

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

　　Minimum of 5 years of progressive work experience in a finance capacity

　　Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in finance or business administration

　　Prior proven effective franchisee relationship experience a strong plus

　　Some level of previous personnel management experience required

　　Ability to effectively multi-task projects with competing priorities; make decisions under pressure and work under tight deadlines

　　Highly proficient in MS-Office, specifically with respect to Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

　　Practical experience with Oracle Business Intelligence a strong plus

　　REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

　　Strong analytical skills with a focus on process management.

　　Ability to effectively mine data and draw relevant results on business performance with the ability to provide sound recommendations for improvement

　　Strong interpersonal, verbal and written, and presentation communication skills

　　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

　　Operate with a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline driven environment

　　Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, including the ability to prioritize multiple high-importance tasks and stay organized

　　Positive attitude, team player committed to getting the job done

　　Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, Rusty Taco and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.

　　We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.